ensure that a sense of high expectation is present throughout the whole school;

set high standards of achievement and expect those standards to be attained;

plan and deliver a curriculum that provides the challenge, stimulation and motivation to achieve success;

teach the basic skills to all children;

identify and cater for individual learning needs, whatever the ability;

recognise and applaud effort, achievement and excellence;

encourage a sense of personal responsibility and accountability;
coach respect for individuals and the benefits of teamwork;

provide a safe and secure learning environment where pupils and staff can focus on the primary purpose of education;

develop the social skills of our pupils so that agreed values and standards of behaviour are maintained;

promote a culture of racial, religious and social tolerance throughout the school;

encourage and welcome parental involvement before, during and after school hours;

take every opportunity to involve the local community in the life of the school;

prepare pupils, socially and educationally, for secondary school life.