1. We aim to create a positive ethos by:-

• Making pupils, parents and staff feel valued
• Creating a welcoming environment for visitors
• Encouraging and motivating pupils to give of their best

2. We will provide an appropriate curriculum by:-

• Effective planning and evaluating
• Encouraging pupils to develop according to their needs
• Using a variety of methods and approaches to deliver the curriculum
• Taking account of breadth, balance, continuity, coherence and progression
• Monitoring, managing and deploying resources effectively to improve standards
• Setting achievable targets in order to raise standards and attainment
• Implementing informal and formal assessment strategies to assess pupils' progress

3. We will foster the personal and social development of our pupils by :-

• Encouraging co-operation with and respect for others
• Building their self esteem
• Promoting positive attitudes, self discipline and independence
• Developing their personal religious search, fostering positive attitudes, moral values and a sense of community

4. We will create a good relationship with parents and the wider community by:-

• Developing good communication
• Creating opportunities for involvement
• Respecting and listening to their views

5. We will encourage children to develop positive attitudes to their environment by:-

• Taking a pride in their local area
• Developing a sense of responsibility for its care

6. We aim to respond to educational change by:-

• Monitoring, evaluating and further developing the school plan
• Involving staff in formulating aims and policies
• Providing opportunities for all staff to further their professional development
• Develop staff through the process of staff review and development
• Identify needs which can be met at school, council and national level