Our School Vision
Our vision is to develop a school community where children can enjoy a welcoming, secure, happy and healthy environment, where all members can develop self-confidence, self-esteem, self-motivation, independence, compassion, tolerance and understanding of others.
Our School Aims
Below is a list of the aims that the school has prioritised to help us achieve our vision.
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1. Pupils’ Progress - Achievement and Standards | We want to create a school: - Which has high standards of achievement
- In which all lessons taught are good or better
- Where a clear emphasis is placed on Reading, Writing and Numeracy
- Which prepares children for the next stage of their education
- Which challenges our children to achieve their full potential
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2. Pupils’ Personal Qualities - Personal Development and Well Being | We want to create a school in which children: - Are happy and safe
- Achieve behaviour and standards we are proud of by following the ‘Leigh Way’
- Are independent in their learning
- Begin the journey of lifelong learners
- Promote respect for themselves, others and the environment
- Develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
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3. Resource Management - Quality of Provision | We aim to create a school: - Which makes the most of the local environment in children’s learning
- Where staff are committed to their own learning journey and the sharing of quality practice
- Which achieves value for money
- Which becomes a hub school for excellent teachers
- Which provides training/career progression for other professionals
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4. Leadership & Management | We aim to create a school: - Which has excellent Leadership & Management
- Which creates leaders at all levels
- Which communicates effectively with stakeholders
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5. What Makes Alston School Special - The A Factor? | We aim to create a school which will: - Place the emphasis on having fun
- Place a strong emphasis on music, sport, art and drama
- Encourage children, staff, parents and local community to work together as a TEAM
- Embrace technology
- Provide a range of experiences through educational visits and visitors
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