Vision & Aims

Newdale Primary School and Nursery

“To become the person I need to be

To go further than I thought
To run faster than I hoped
To reach higher than I dreamed
To become the person I need to be”

A School of ‘doers, believers and achievers’.

Our community matters and our commitment to high expectations for all is at the core of everything we do.

Our vision statement was written after consulting with pupils, parents, Governors and staff. Reviewed Autumn Term 2024.

Vision Statement 2024-25 with strategies

We are a learning community from the Early Years to the end of Key Stage Two where…

Children, staff, governors and parents alike are passionate about progress and celebrating success
A love of reading is at the heart of every child’s learning journey from the Early Years until Year 6 and beyond
Children know more and remember more because their learning journey is exciting and engaging from the very beginning
Our children develop independent learning skills, courage and self-confidence; they reflect on their ideas, use their initiative and believe that they can and will succeed
All learners, families, and cultures – regardless of gender, ethnicity, faith, orientation or disability – are of equal value
Children learn in a stimulating, supportive environment where emotional health and well-being are prioritised, and they are given the confidence to face setbacks with hope and resilience
The significance of equal opportunities, equity, justice and human rights are embedded throughout our curriculum. Our pupils are increasingly aware of the significance of the principles of British Values, preparing them for life in modern Britain
Our pupils feel safe, happy and supported in their learning and are shown how to maintain this including staying safe when online both in school and at home
Dreams and aspirations are harnessed and nurtured with exciting and engaging school trips and visitors leading to life-long memories
Every child is given the opportunity to develop their interests and skills in a wide variety of the arts including music and drama
Excellent physical education facilities, school sport opportunities and a wide sports programme can lead to life-long participation
Outdoor learning opportunities are enjoyed by every child; this contributes to their knowledge and understanding

Governors links to the Vision Statement

Governors adhere to the school vision and are responsive to it initiating prompt action where needed which is fully embraced by the school community resulting in high impact. Links to the Vision Statement are checked on all of the notes of visit. Vision Statement was shared and finalised during a curriculum committee meeting on 20.09.23.

Protected Characteristics

We work to ensure that our children understand that:

There are no outsiders at Newdale

Everyone is different

We celebrate our differences

We are all equal in our differences

The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have. Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics in order:

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage or civil partnership
Race
Religion or belief
Sex/gender
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy and maternity

At Newdale, we actively promote these in our curriculum and work to embed them into our ethos.

Our Life learning, PE and RE curriculums and assemblies are designed so that all children are aware of discrimination and, as a result, we all work hard to insure everyone at Newdale or in our community is included and accepted. You will see the logos dotted throughout our Life Learning curriculum.