School Aims:

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

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

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

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

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