Vision, Ethos and Values

To promote the spiritual, moral, cultural development of children, providing an “I can do” culture that gives opportunities and experiences whilst encouraging lifelong learning.
To promote confidence, responsibility, success and a positive attitude whilst developing life skills and opportunities for living a full life in the wider community.
To provide a suitable, happy and secure work and play environment in which children develop their abilities and make progress according to their individual needs.
To acknowledge the uniqueness and intrinsic value of all children and staff in school.
To forge positive working relationships with parents and carers and encourage a partnership between home and school, involving parents and carers in all aspects and stages of school life.
To encourage children to pursue personal interests, to make their own choices and decisions so they can contribute positively to society, and have their skills and talents utilised in the community.
To develop skills and knowledge that would support children in lifelong learning.
To promote equal opportunities, embracing everybody regardless of disability, gender, race, age or sexuality.
To promote fundamental British Values as part of SMSC, PSHE and Citizenship.

Our Values

WE RESPECT ONE ANOTHER

We expect mutual respect between staff, between students and between staff and students.
We aim to prepare young people for adult life through teaching the rights and responsibilities of being a member of a community.

WE VALUE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS

We aim to develop good self-esteem and self confidence in a positive environment.
We aim for all staff and students to feel safe, supported, cared for and protected, so that we can try new things and be ourselves.
We will work together to achieve an atmosphere of trust where staff and students know their viewpoints and feelings are valued.
We will endeavour to promote a sense of happiness around the school; to provide a happy, safe and secure working atmosphere for all.

WE EXPECT THE BEST

We believe that our expectations will lead to personal achievement and success that is a right for all.
We strive to have a can-do attitude.
We recognise and value the contribution of all members of the school community.

WE VALUE COOPERATIVE WORKING

We are committed to working together as a whole school so that each individual feels valued.
We strive to achieve good teamwork which will support everyone within the school community.

WE RECOGNISE EVERYONE IS AN INDIVIDUAL AND WE VALUE DIVERSITY

We value and respect diversity; we actively celebrate diversity within our own community.
We promote and provide equal opportunities and equity of provision.
We recognise that different people have different needs and we strive to meet the needs of all within the school community.

WE VALUE LEARNING

We are a learning school that recognises the right of all to lifelong learning.
All members of the school community work together to ensure that learning at Prospect House is meaningful, challenging and fun.

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