Ethos & Aims

Ethos

Shire Oak Primary School provides a nurturing and inclusive education for all, welcoming and respecting those of all faiths and beliefs and working in close conjunction with our parents and wider school community. Our work is underpinned by Christian values which will inform the leadership and development of the school. 

Within a happy, safe and secure environment, we enable all children to develop to their full social, academic, creative and spiritual potential.

Aims

• We encourage and expect high standards of behaviour and conduct from all members of our community and foster an atmosphere in which children co-operate and develop an understanding of right and wrong
  
• We foster good manners, mutual respect and expect every member of our community to show care and consideration to the views, beliefs and cultures of others
  
• We create an environment where children will be self motivated, independent, self confident and have high self esteem
  
• We ensure that all teaching is of a high standard, enabling children to make good progress across the curriculum. We are therefore committed to the continuing professional development of all our staff, which will enhance the learning opportunities for our children
  
• We foster a learning environment in which the creative talents of our children and staff are actively encouraged
  
• We encourage our children to play a full and active part in the life of the school and contribute to its development
  
• We offer all children equal access to a broad and balanced education regardless of age, gender, race, creed, culture, disability or special educational need
  
• We encourage pupils to make positive life choices which will enable them to live a healthy and productive lifestyle
  
• We actively encourage close partnerships with parents/ carers / and outside agencies, as we recognise that children's full potential is best achieved when we all work together
  
•  We encourage our children to play a full part in our local community and develop their awareness of their role as global citizens
  
• The Governing Body and Leadership Team will give strong strategic direction to the work of the school, consulting when necessary with all of the key school stakeholders