All children at our academies learn and flourish in a values-based environment underpinned by the University values of ‘compassion, ‘individuals matter’ and  ‘spirituality’.

Our school community cares for and respects people, animals and the planet. We are outward looking and have a strong sense of social justice.

 

Respectful citizens of the world are developed through:

• Aspiration for all children whatever their background and ability
   
• Celebrating difference and diversity, with opportunities to explore different cultures, traditions, customs and beliefs
   
• Listening to and respecting all members of our community and the wider world
   

Individuals who can achieve their potential and who champion fairness are developed through:

• Showing compassion for all life and social justice in all our activities – for example school food that is fair trade / free range / locally sourced
   
• Widening horizons for children and their families and building understanding of our world
   
• Working with others, teaching others, and supporting people in need
   

In our school, the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals is important, as are their opinions and views.

 

Independent and confident individuals are developed through:

• Personalised learning with individual mentoring and support
   
• A supportive environment which values children, staff, parents, carers and families as part of our school community
   
• Working with others, teaching others, and supporting people in need
   

Individuals with a lifelong love of learning are developed through:

• A culture where leaders, teachers and pupils are enquirers
   
• Authentic learning which goes beyond the curriculum – developing understanding of our world
   
• Opportunities to develop entrepreneurship and enterprise with local business and third sector organisations
   

We welcome people of all faiths and none. Our school helps us to grow and flourish mentally, physical and spiritually, as a whole person, learning to be creative and resilient and able to face life’s challenges.

 

Individuals who appreciate that creativity is a way of working, thinking and being are developed through:

• Creative learning spaces to explore and experience independence
   
• Opportunities to engage with real-world and relevant problems in an imaginative and practical way
   
• The freedom to explore and develop passions
   

Together, we aim to explore the mystery of life and to grow in wisdom and love through:

• Values rooted in the University’s Christian Foundation but welcoming to those of all faiths and none
   
• Creative links with all faith group
   
• Fostering empathy with and appreciation of others’ values and cultures