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 flexibly 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, and specific activities developed with young people such as games or lego
- 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.