Aims & Mission Statement

Mission Statement

“Our mission is to provide inspiration and opportunities for all children to achieve their potential and become confident, independent individuals with key skills for lifelong learning.”

Aims

At this school our aims are:

To provide a secure and happy learning environment where every child’s contribution is valued;
To ensure that all children reach their potential in all areas of development;
To ensure that all children have full and equal access to the whole curriculum;
To create a stimulating and challenging learning environment with activities that are purposeful and relevant;
To develop enquiring minds, enjoying the widest variety of learning experiences;
To provide for the individual needs of all members of our school community irrespective of race, colour or creed;
To promote positive relationships, appropriate behaviour and good manners at all times;
To enable the children to understand the world in which they live through the development of personal, spiritual, moral and cultural values;
To promote a healthy lifestyle where children are encouraged to make informed choices;
To ensure the school and home work in harmony by involving parents in the education of their children; and
To nurture a respect for the environment, both natural and man-made, as the basis of life and a source of wonder and inspiration.

Curriculum

At Waltham St Lawrence Primary School we aim to provide a curriculum which ensures children have the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a successful, fulfilling life in Modern Britain. Our school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences and the National Curriculum (2014) forms one part of the school curriculum. We aim for our curriculum to be coherent, connected, inspirational and challenging, ensuring that children feel valued, safe and passionate about their learning. You will find comprehensive details of the curriculum under each subject heading and parents/carers can contact us if they require any additional information.

Primary National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2 Framework

Teaching and Learning Policy

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