We CARE

Welcoming all Community Achievement Respect Encouragement

• These are values which encompass our vision and ethos
• A set of core values which underpin everything we are about
• Easy for everyone to remember
• Displayed around school
• Referred to all the time
• Embedded into the culture and ethos of the school

Welcoming

• We uphold our Christian values and extend an open-armed welcome to all
• We value everyone for who they are and ensure everyone has access to learning by breaking-down any barriers
• We treat everyone fairly regardless of race, faith, gender, sexual orientation or ability

Community

• Our school is at the heart of our community. We are here to serve everyone now and for the future
• We belong to the Church community
• We recognise the contribution of all stakeholders who play their part in the life of the school
• We reach out to the wider community, working in partnership and fostering good relationships and links
• We take our responsibilities seriously and keep God and the Church at the centre of everything we do

Achieving

• We believe everybody has different talents and interests. We can all achieve if we believe in ourselves
• We can achieve things we never imagined possible
• We believe achievement takes many forms. Academic progress is one form of achievement
• We believe achievement should be highlighted and celebrated

Respect

• We value everyone
• We look after the school building, grounds and the things within it
• We listen to one another
• We speak kindly to one another
• We think about what we do and consider the feelings of others

Encouragement

• We inspire everyone to believe in themselves
• We promote courage and bravery to tackle difficult problems
• We have high expectations and strive for continual progress and improvement
• We provide an exciting curriculum giving new opportunities and experiences
• We promote perseverance and resilience for when the going gets tough

Derby Diocesan Board of Education Vision