Summary
Together, the vision, mission, and values statements provide direction for everything that happens in a school. They keep everyone focused on where the school is going and what it is trying to achieve. They also define the core values of the school and how people are expected to behave.
Defining Vision, Mission, Values and Aims
Vision |
Where the school wants to get
A guiding image of success Uniting people towards a common purpose |
Values |
Values underpin the vision
They sum up what is important to the school and its staff They are words that describe the unique qualities present in the school community They can be seen in the way staff and children behave |
Mission |
What the school needs to do to achieve the vision
The strategic commitment supporting the day to day operations of the school |
Aims |
Specific commitments supporting the delivery of the mission
Commitments embracing all aspects of school life and its people Aims are measured and tracked over time to plot progress and inform next steps |
Defining Vision, mission, values and aims
Vision |
At WHIS we are committed to supporting all our children to be happy and achieving their very best. This is summed up in our strap-line “Aim High and Smile.” |
Values |
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Mission |
Our mission is to create a nurturing school community where all children and staff feel valued, are able to explore and enjoy their interests and where effort and achievement is celebrated. We strive to achieve this in the context of our local community of Hove, as well as within the broader context of a changing society. |
Aims |
Core commitments in quality of education, whole child well-being, improving life chances of disadvantaged children, SEN provision, safety (safeguarding and health and safety) and our community and society.
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Bringing our mission to life through our aims
Broad area | Current Aims |
Quality of education |
To deliver the highest quality teaching and learning, meeting the needs of all
Achieving the highest possible outcomes for all children |
Whole child (behaviour, personal development, SMSC, pupil well-being) |
The highest standards of behaviour , social manners and achievement is paramount
To celebrate attainment, achievement and diversity To ensure children are safe, happy, polite, confident and achieving their fullest potential |
Improving life chances of disadvantaged pupils |
To improve life chances by providing opportunities to develop skills and attitudes for lifelong learning |
SEN provision |
Inclusion and provision of all learners with everyone achieving their potential |
Safety (Safe guarding and health and safety) |
Everyone thriving in a secure and safe environment |
Staff |
A motivated and skillful workforce who share and support one another
Actively pursuing improvement and embracing change in pursuit of excellence To be mindful and supportive of the well-being and CPD of all staff |
Our community and society |
Meeting the needs of a changing community and society
To work effectively in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community |