Aims & Objectives

To provide a challenging, yet caring and supportive, environment for learning in which each pupil is able to develop the personality, talents, mental and physical capability to achieve the highest standards of which she / he is capable by:

­providing and organising “challenge” through a balanced core curriculum and a broad extended curriculum, so that each pupil is offered and enabled to access a wide range of opportunities for personal development and achievement;

­fostering in each pupil the development of moral, ethical and spiritual values which will help them to become  responsible citizens who respect tradition, culture and the environment;

enabling each pupil to access and develop skills in information and communications technology;

broadening the concept of “intelligence” and including a variety of learning styles to assist individuals to   better appreciate and understand their strengths and development needs;

monitoring, assessing and recording the progress of each pupil so that realistic targets can be set and    learning action planned;

providing specialist, multi-sensory supported study as appropriate, to allow each pupil of whatever ability and from whatever linguistic background to achieve success;

preparing each pupil for Common Entrance, Scholarship and other tests and assessments, according to capability;

fostering international understanding to enable each pupil to understand the global context of opportunity and interaction, language and culture;

introducing the attitudes, skills and areas of understanding that will lay a foundation life-long learning, so that each pupil will be able to initiate and respond to change in herself, society and technology;

fostering creativity to develop each pupil’s capacity for original ideas and action which is of value;

encouraging in each pupil the confidence and ability to cope with pressure, risk and failure as well as success;

promoting personal and social development through opportunity and guidance in individual decision-making, leadership, responsibility and enterprise so that each pupil can develop the requisite skills and confidence to take control of her own life;

celebrating pupil achievement of all kinds and at all levels;

advising each pupil about, and supporting their progression to successive stages of education.

To meet, the personal and social needs of each individual in a healthy, safe and secure school environment, which is dedicated to their care and welfare by:

­maintaining and developing high quality, secure premises in which there exists a clear health and safety culture;

­promoting good relationships within a happy, purposeful school community where respect for self and others, courtesy and consideration are valued and practised so that all pupils can flourish;

supporting and nurturing pupils of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds, so that they learn to believe in and value themselves;

promoting individual achievement by building self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;

safeguarding pupil rights and entitlements, ensuring that they are in line with best practice and legislation, at the same time as developing pupils’ sense of personal and collegiate responsibility to their communities, wider society and the environment;

guiding pupils through the personal, social and emotional changes which affect their lives;

giving pupils benchmarks for high standards of behaviour and dress, which will support the collegiate ethos and generate pride and respect;

encouraging each pupil to pursue a healthy lifestyle;

developing a culture of safety and security awareness, with particular emphasis on social media.

To seek partnership and develop a culture of trust, openness and self-evaluation so that everyone can benefit from good relationships between the School, the home, the local community and the wider world by:

supporting pupils by working with parents as partners, by reporting progress regularly, by fostering good communications and by listening to views and dealing promptly with concerns;

involving governors, staff, pupils and parents in regular review, evaluation and planning cycles, consulting with Pupil and School Councils and communicating changes efficiently and effectively;

promoting and supporting SHSPA whenever possible;

to maintain former pupil links, for the benefit of past, current and future pupils;

fostering good relationships with outside agencies and the local community, including the church, for mutual benefit;

to enable the school to be available for external use where feasible.

To maintain and develop a high level and quality of service to clients in a cost-effective manner by:

­managing the schools’ finances and using its resources prudently;

providing, maintaining and enhancing the school premises, buildings and environment in a sustainable manner, with due attention to health and safety matters and the quality of the learning environment;

­seeking strong pupil recruitment through client satisfaction, good public relations and school promotion;

­recruiting and retaining well-qualified staff, committed to their own continuous professional development and providing opportunities for staff training in line with identified current and future needs; 

­maintaining and developing a wide range of services to parents;

­identifying and developing commercial opportunities in support of the school’s educational purpose;

identifying and developing opportunities in support of the school’s charitable status;

­accepting the challenge of change and improvement generated from both within and outside the school;

­building effective alliances within and outside of the school, especially in with other schools and the local community.