Values and Ethos

As a school, we have a commitment to uphold and work within the values
and ethos of co-operative schools. These values are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. 

In association, these values underpin our ethos which is based on honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.

Aims

We:

• Offer excellent and very effective Teaching and Learning that makes the classroom a place of high expectations, challenge and progress.
• Inspire students to become independent thinkers who will follow and realise their aspirations.
• See teachers and students as active partners in learning.
• Equip students to contribute to wider society.
• Develop a growth mindset in all members of the school community.
• Encourage student confidence, self-belief and respect.
• Create an inclusive school community.
• Prepare students for adult life, recognising that learning is lifelong.
• Support and value students’ personal development with sports, drama, music and other extra curricular opportunities
• Develop and appreciate the skills and abilities of all staff.
• Have high expectations of students, staff, parents and carers, fostering effective home-school partnerships.
• Govern the school in an open and transparent way.

Core Values Promoted by our students

• Support Respect
• Communication Enthusiasm
• Honesty Social responsibility
• Organisation Persistence
• Opportunities Experiences
• Learning Challenge
• Trust