What we value at Deddington School
· Close links with the Parish Church and the Diocese, and a school experience that is enriched by Christian belief and practice.
· High quality focused learning and teaching that meets individual needs and emphasizes the key aspects of learning; self -awareness, empathy, motivation, managing feelings, social skills.
· High levels of independence and personal responsibility.
· High expectations in all areas.
· Success at many levels for all children.
We encourage children to become lifelong learners through:
· Creating a happy school environment, and a curriculum that challenges and excites
· Caring for each other and considering each other’s needs
· Communicating effectively, learning the skills of basic English, and fostering a love of reading
· Encouraging curiosity and enquiry in science, history, geography and the wider world.
· Fostering a love of problem solving and investigation, particularly in maths and science
· Developing the whole child, and providing enrichment in Art, Design, Music, Drama and sport
· Cooperating together to be successful. Parents, children, staff and Governors are all involved in the life and success of the school.
· Showing empathy and understanding for other cultures and religions
· Understanding what it is to be Christian and behaving accordingly
· Ensuring equality in all opportunities, and actively challenging racism and stereotyping
· Celebrating success and showing children they are valued as the unique individual they are
· Opportunities; to show talent and achievement, to show an understanding of citizenship, to put right their own mistakes, to build on previous success and reflect on their learning and development
Our curriculum guide-lines are drawn up in consultation with advisers and staff, and with due regard to Her Majesty's Inspectors, OFSTED’s and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority’s curriculum publications.