Arbor Academy Trust Mission Statement

We are a family of learners dedicated to preparing pupils to be independent global citizens. We aim to develop a strong sense of self and build pupils' confidence, allowing them to develop life skills and achieve their fullest potential. We aim to provide a safe and caring environment where children have the opportunity to build positive relationships, make reputable choices and be inspired to become life-long learners.

 

Our Commitment

• To teach our children to their full potential and ensure that they learn effectively
• To encourage our children to use the 5Cs (Courtesy, Consideration, Care, Co-operation and Commitment)
• To provide a high-quality education that equips our children with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for personal success
• To develop in children the characteristics necessary for adulthood; self-confidence, imagination, flexibility, respect for others and the ability to be a positive member of a team
• To build and maintain a partnership between the school and the community which promotes and supports the raising of achievement and the pursuit of excellence

 

We aim …

• To provide a safe, effective and inclusive environment for learning
• To encourage life-long learning by developing positive self-images, the adoption of healthy lifestyles and the values of good citizenship and teamwork
• To raise the standards of achievement in Literacy and Maths for all children in our family of schools across the whole ability range
• To provide a diverse curriculum for our diverse community that meets the needs of every child
• To promote partnerships through the sharing of ideas among all stake-holders

 

Our Pledge...

• We respect ourselves, others, and our world
• We value our differences and our connections.
• We have the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and contribute to our community, country and the family of nation
• We believe in and have hope for the future.

 

Our aspirations are:

 

Academic

• That every child fulfil his or her academic potential.
• That teachers and children pursue excellence in teaching and learning.
• That our children develop a love of learning, both individually and with others, and acquire a wide range of learning skills.
• That we create an environment in which children are confident in their ability and increasingly ready to take responsibility for their own learning.

 

Pastoral

• That every child receive excellent pastoral care within an ethos of tolerance and mutual respect.
• That children develop relationships with peers and adults in a way that prepares them for life beyond school.
• That children acquire a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
• That children benefit from a wide range of opportunities for leadership and the management of others.

 

Personal and Social Development

• That our children participate in a variety of physical activities and experience a sense of well-being and self-confidence that arises from good health and fitness.
• That our children benefit from a comprehensive personal and social education that helps them to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

 

Extra-curricular

• That we provide a varied range of activities beyond the curriculum.
• That children discover and develop their own skills and interests at school in preparation for adult life.
• That all children be adventurous and participate in a range of activities, appreciating the rewards of teamwork.
• That all be given the opportunity for personal achievement and fulfillment in a way befitting their own aspirations.

 

General

• That our children develop a moral and spiritual awareness that makes them receptive to the world around them, bringing with it a sense of wonder and openness to the most important ideas in our own and other cultures.

 

Staff

• That the school recognize the crucial importance of its staff in pursuing the aims above and, as a good employer, undertakes to provide them with appropriate support such as continuing professional training, review and development.

 

Mission Statement - Staff Section

 

Aims

• Our beliefs about the conditions of learning, and
• Our commitments about how we will work together as educators responsible for the implementation of our shared vision. ( To raise attainment and achievement for all children)
• Best outcomes for children.

 

School as a community:

• Communicate and work with families to enhance children's learning.
• Discuss the compact at the parent-teacher conferences.
• Respect the cultural differences of children and their families.
• Continue efforts to develop professionally.
• Encourage parental volunteering

 

A curriculum with coherence:

• Provide a broad curriculum that promotes literacy.
• Explain assignments clearly and provide homework that supports the curriculum.
• Encourage children and parents by providing information about student progress.
• Provide workshops for parents.

 

 A climate for learning:

• is safe for all children;
• is rigorous and challenging to stimulate the greatest possible achievement by each student;
• develops curricula that is specifically appropriate for early adolescents with an emphasis on hands-on learning (interactive);
• includes learning experiences to match the different learning styles of our children, and strategically uses field experiences to complement and enhance our in-school learning.

 

 A commitment to character:

• Maintain high expectations for ourselves, children, and other staff.
• Assist children in the development of a sense of personal and civic responsibility.
• Help children learn to resolve conflicts in an appropriate, positive, and non-violent manner.

 

Mission Statement - Pupil Section

All children to demonstrate:

 

• individual responsibility;
• pride in their work;
• a tolerance and respect for others, and respect for their environment.