Our Aims, Ethos and Values

We aim to:

• Provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, which meets the educational, emotional and social needs of all pupils
• Deliver the curriculum through high quality teaching, which enables all children to meet national standards
• Enable all pupils to develop self-confidence, pride in their achievements at school and to take responsibility for their learning
• Encourage all pupils to develop respect for themselves and others in school and for those in the wider society
• Provide a safe and secure environment in which to learn
• Develop meaningful links with families and the local community

We believe:

• That each of us is special and unique
• That we should all be open and honest
• That personal goals work alongside academic attainment to give the best possible outcomes
• That every child should be given equal opportunities regardless of learning needs, disability, religion, gender, culture or social background
• That parents and the wider community have a role in the life of our school
• That learning should be interesting and fun

We want Glebelands to be a school where:

• Liberty and tolerance are actively promoted
• We all hold dear the values agreed with parents and pupils
• The children have respect for the people and environment around them
• We nurture the best possible relationships between all members of the school community based on co-operation and mutual respect
• The children are caring and sensitive members of the community showing respect and tolerance towards others
• We create and sustain a happy environment in which all children can experience a love of learning
• The children will be inspired to take up learning for the rest of their lives and have high aspirations and ambition to succeed