Vision: Examples of practice

‘People who have the wherewithal to shape their own life well’
VISION STATEMENTS	EXAMPLES OF PRACTICE
moving forward together, everyone participating and no one left behind	Mixed prior attainment teaching, Opportunities Culture, Adult Learning, Family Support, Mentoring, Curriculum Shows
to a sense of self-worth unconnected to what we produce, unconnected to success, recognition and approval	Relationships Policy, Signature Strengths
building on our strengths rather than comparing ourselves with others	Feedback Policy, Growth Mindset Culture, Strengths -led Curriculum, Positive Psychology Signature Strengths, Reflection journals, Learning Journals, Reflection Thursdays
having maximum impact early on	School Ready Programme, Start Well Programme
wisdom borne out of knowledge of the world within as well as the world without	Prayer, Jesus Top 10, Mindfulness , Yoga, Wellbeing Space, Knowledge Curriculum, Debating, P4C
using this wisdom to solve problems; to help us respond well when things go wrong; when we are faced with risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure; and help give us a sense of renewal and hope	Mistakes Culture, Coaching Culture, Pastoral Support, Mentoring Programme, Relationships Policy, Relationships Charter, Peer Mediation, Restorative Practice – ‘surprise surprise , when my attitude became less adversarial, the people who didn’t see eye to eye with me in the beginning became far more willing to concede where they were at fault too.’ D McGarvey.
strong foundations in maths and English	Talk for Writing, Power of Reading, Glow Maths, Mathematical Mindsets
reflecting deeply about the big questions in life as well as about ourselves and others	Coaching Culture, P4C, Reflection journals, Learning Journals, Reflection Thursdays, Pupil Reports, RE days
leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle and developing all round confidence	Sport for All, Pastoral Support
a collaborative approach, recognising we are often better together: balanced carefully with opportunities for independence and self-reflection	Talk Partners, Talk Curriculum, Philosophy for Children, Leadership Teams

‘People who take a delight in learning.’
VISION STATEMENTS	EXAMPLES OF PRACTICE
the love of books	Library, Portal Books, Core Books
the varied wealth of learning opportunities	Clubs, Ethical Communities, Sports for All, Curriculum Journey
nurturing active, inquiring, attentive learners who go on to devour everything that this beautiful world can offer them	Philosophy for Children, Outdoor Learning, Reading Culture, Action Research
knowledge that is inspiring: that is relevant and transformational; that gives joy, awe and wonder	Curriculum Journey, Relationships Policy
fostering self-discipline, independence and perseverance as critical ingredients for feeling inspired	Explore maths, Pupils in the planning process,
giving people autonomy in their learning and the confidence to take responsibility	Reading Culture, Formative Learning
appreciating the thrill and beauty of creation	Portal Books,
people feeling like anything is possible, that their lives are full of possibility, that there is hope	Growth Mindset Culture

‘People who are compassionate, who appreciate the value and preciousness of each and every person and all life on earth.’
VISION	EXAMPLES OF PRACTICE
appreciating difference, not simply accepting it	Assemblies, Ethical Communities, Appreciation Lectures, Other faiths trips,
taking responsibility for ourselves and others	Responsibility Rota, Relationships Policy, Parenting Courses, Stop Think Choose, Peer Mediators, Play Leaders, Ethical Communities, School Council, Green Curriculum
humility, to relationships which are respectful and constructive	Relationships Charter, Relationships Policy, Restorative Justice
developing emotional intelligence and growing empathy and compassion for others	PSHE, Peer Mediators, Pastoral, Mindfulness,
honesty and trust in our dealings with ourselves and others	Relationships Policy
community and a sense of belonging, to friendship and democratic participation	Ethical Communities, School Council, Assemblies,
treating people with dignity: as human beings, not numbers or things	Formative Learning Policy, Start Well

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