St John's Church of England Primary School

Our Aims

To provide quality of education for all pupils we aim to make our school a place where:

Children

• Are treated equally and given opportunities and encouragement to reach their full potential.

• Have full access to a broad, balanced and stimulating National Curriculum and Religious Education.

• Develop confidence in themselves within a happy and secure school environment.

• Enjoy learning and try to do their best, valuing the efforts and achievements both of themselves and others.

• Are encouraged to appreciate and respect cultural identity by valuing themselves and others equally.

• Develop a caring, considerate attitude to everyone in the school and outside in the community.

• Have pride in and look after their environment.

Staff

• Work well together as a team and have the needs of the children as their first priority.

• Respond positively to the children’s work and encourage pupils to strive for their best.

• Continually review policy and practices to raise standards.

• Create a welcoming atmosphere in their classroom

• Encourage children to view education as an enjoyable experience and learning as exciting and worthwhile.

Parents

• Are treated as partners in the education of their children.

• Share responsibility by supporting school procedures which have been agreed by the Governing Body and staff.

Church

• Is involved pastorally and spiritually in providing a shared recourse and responsibility.

Community

• Links are developed to widen our children’s experience both within and outside school