Values & Behaviours
Values
Put the child at the centre of everything we do
Value individuals as part of the Long Close family
Enrich the learning of pupils through inspired teaching
Give people opportunities to develop their all round potential
Maintain high professional standards
Behaviours needed to demonstrate these values:
Put the child at the centre of everything we do
Talk to and listen to the children in our care
Differentiated lessons, thinking carefully about the needs of all the children
Demonstrate pastoral care/concern
Think caredfully about how actions/talk will affect the child
Get to know the children in your care
Take responsibility for the role you play in the development of the whole child
Value individuals as part of the Long Close Family
Recognise achievements both in and out of school
Talk/listen to the children
Appreciate the differences
Value each others contribution (teachers, children, administrative staff, caretaker. catering staff, parents
Always be prepared to meet children
Enrich the learning of pupils through inspired teaching
All lessons are carefully planned and evaluated
Lessons are delivered in an imaginative and engaging way which broadens the subject beyond the confines of the curriculum
Develop a positive relationship with all the pupils and understand their relative strengths and weaknesses
Pupils will have a clear understanding of what is required of them
Stimulating displays
Take risks
Have passion for our subjects
Give people opportunities to develop their all round potential
Ensure that professional development is available and meaningful
Encourage both pupils and staff to move beyond their comfort zones
Group work and opportunities to lead are embedded in classroom and management structures
Valuing positively what each individual pupil or staff member is capable of achieving
Maintain high professional standards
Ensure that work expected is taking place and that deadlines are adhered to
Communicate in a polite and dignified manner
Dress in a professioinal and smart manner
Take ownership for own areas of responsibility
Politeness/communication between each other/child/parents
Everyone is responsible for the well-being of the school
Work as part of a team - irrespective of which part of the school we work in!