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provide a safe, secure, encouraging and happy environment in which every child feels accepted and is able to grow in confidence and self-esteem;
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promote Christian beliefs, values and attitudes within the Anglican tradition and provide opportunities to learn about and demonstrate care and concern for others;
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promote spiritual, moral and social development so that every child is able to make responsible decisions, reflect on personal beliefs and have a sense of wonder, awe and curiosity;
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provide a broad, balanced, relevant and progressive programme of learning which meets individual needs and combines academic expectations with enjoyment;
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use a range of teaching and learning styles which provide opportunities for exploration, interaction and first hand experience;
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develop literacy skills and confidence in speaking and listening, and foster a love of reading and writing;
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develop knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and skills and their application in daily life;
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develop open, enquiring, creative and imaginative minds so that every child is able to make connections, ask questions, discuss and evaluate;
- develop children's creative and aesthetic awareness in the visual and performing arts;
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provide challenges and set realistic learning goals and develop skills in receiving and giving feed-back;
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develop a child’s tolerance, respect and understanding of others and their belongings and create a sense of responsibility for his/her actions;
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develop an awareness and understanding of cultural differences;
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raise children’s awareness of the need for a healthy lifestyle and healthy choices in daily life;
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provide the foundation for life-long learning.