School Vision, Ethos and Values

Statement of Intent

Arlecdon Primary is a very special place to be. We have a collective passion for learning which permeates all we do; we work to change lives through learning. Arlecdon Primary School is a small and caring school which:

  • Promotes positivity, happiness, well-being and self-esteem
  • Meets the needs of every child across the whole curriculum
  • Focuses on the development of language and communication in every aspect of school life
  • Provides a broad, engaging and relevant curriculum
  • Plays a prominent and active part of our local community

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple, we want the best for all those connected with our school.

At Arlecdon we aim to provide the highest quality of education, so that children achieve to the very best of their ability, we have high aspirations for all of our children.  We will nurture every child to develop their confidence and aspirations.

We are a friendly, safe and welcoming school where everyone feels valued; where children aspire to become the best versions of themselves; a place where achievement is expected and is celebrated; a place where all members of the school community care about each other and are kind to each other, we respect ourselves, our families and our community..

We have a dedicated and conscientious staff team who foster positive relationships and work very hard to provide the best opportunities for all our pupils. Through our curriculum children become confident, resilient and independent learners, who have a passion for learning.  In addition to our curriculum, our wider school life supports our children to become responsible, respectful, tolerant and kind citizens of the future.

Every child is given the opportunity to succeed beyond the classroom and our children experience rich opportunities that form memorable experiences.  We hold high expectations and high aspirations for all of our young people.

Behaviour

At our school high standards of behaviour are expected.  We are a small and happy school and we ensure we work to fully support all of our pupils.  We recognise that for our children to achieve their full potential there is a need for them to feel safe, secure and happy.   We want all of our children to thrive and flourish.

We have a whole school system for rewards and our pupils are placed in houses.  Our children receive GEMS equivalent to house points and these are recognised across the school on a daily basis.  GEMS are awarded to children and allocated to the appropriate team. We reward the teams with the most GEMS weekly.

G – Growth Mindset
E- Effort
M- Manners
S – Success