Ethos and Belonging
The actions and communications throughout the school community should reflect expectations of;
- valuing diversity and difference, giving equal access and opportunity to all
- openness and positive enquiry
- collaborative and constructive relationships
- responding flexibility to individual needs
- consistent thinking and reflective practice across all school staff, parents and partner agencies
there are systems in place that:
- remove any barriers to learning and participation and promote high standards
and fulfilment of potential for every individual. - facilitate positive relationships, active engagement, and well-being for young people, staff and families.
- foster a sense of belonging for all young people through house groups, clubs, team sports, class/tutor groups.
- promote opportunity for social engagement and safe spaces on the playground at breaktimes and lunchtimes e.g. through friendship benches, specific activities developed with young people.
- ensure that young people are aware of and involved in whole school decision making, e.g. pupil forums, school council.
- support peers to understand individual needs.
- support all staff through regular meetings and individual supervision and coaching
- actively engage parents and the wider community.
- provide a careful induction for young people joining the school at both the beginning and throughout the academic year as required.