St Paul's Aims and Values

We aim to:

•       Develop the whole learner as a person who is created in God's image.

•       Promote Christian values and opportunities to worship God and celebrate the special nature of our church school whilst recognizing the richness and diversity of our children, families and local community.

•       Value the input of all children, parents, staff and governors in realizing the vision for our school and living our agreed core values: Self belief, Respect, Communication, Creativity underpinned by Spirituality in all we do.

•       Create a secure, safe and stimulating environment which enables and supports learners in understanding that mistakes are part of the learning process and result in deeper learning.

•       Motivate every individual to be the best they can be, instilling a sense of confidence, self worth, determination and aspiration.

•       Foster enquiry through an innovative and creative curriculum which supports enjoyment and achievement and allows learners to make choices and to acquire, apply and transfer key life skills.

•       Enable each learner to acquire knowledge, skills and practical abilities and the purpose and the opportunities to apply them.

•       Instil a clear understanding of rights and responsibilities to develop self control, cooperation and negotiation.

•       Prepare children for their future lives in a complex and rapidly changing world, teaching them to value the cultural diversity of different lifestyles and religions.

•       Develop effective relationships between pupils, staff, parents, our local church and the wider community.

•       Create learning opportunities for governors and staff including a quality offer for Continuing Professional Development and opportunities to celebrate team and individual achievement.