Our Vision & Values
“ Be Adventurous: Making the ordinary extraordinary”
At Gledhow we strive to make the ordinary extraordinary. We take the everyday experiences our pupils have and transform them into extraordinary opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development.
In the classroom, our staff ensure the curriculum choices they make are ambitious and provide opportunities for adventure in all subjects as second nature, supporting all pupils to achieve their personal bests.
By delivering knowledge in the most ambitious and memorable way we can, we support our pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum is rich, balanced and ambitious and we ensure every child can reach their potential regardless of any barriers they may face. We have a culture of inclusivity and equity where every member of our school community belongs, is valued and is heard and where our curriculum is enriched by our diversity.
As well as supporting our pupils to learn and remember more, we have a culture of learning for everyone, where every staff member can learn, develop in their career, and be professionally fulfilled. Our programme of professional development ensures there is a great teacher in every classroom.
We also enhance the experience of our pupils outside of the classroom with opportunities that go beyond the academic. Adventure is our way of life and through offering pupils' additional experiences , we support them to develop resilience. Our children are fearless, and they explore the world around them with intrigue, finding enjoyment through discovery. Our enhanced adventures best prepare them to be responsible citizens for their individual and collective futures. We make links within our community and beyond working in partnerships of best practice to strengthen our school for the future.
Our school is a happy and safe place for everyone to be. Attendance of all pupils is high and all stakeholders understand the value of being in school. Our children demonstrate high standards of conduct and leaning behaviour. We have a strong embedded culture of effective safeguarding where every member of the school community is empowered to fulfil their statutory and moral responsibilities. Resilience is prioritised to maximise the well-being and mental health of pupils and staff.
By committing to and delivering our vision, we believe everyone of our wonderful pupils can succeed when they are given the knowledge and experiences of an education that goes beyond the ordinary.
Be Ambitious
We challenge our pupils to be the best that they can be and show them not to be constrained by any ceiling or anyone else’s expectations of them.
We show them the value of education in shaping their futures.
We empower them to reach for the stars and fearlessly pursue their dreams.
Be Responsible
We support our pupils to be responsible for themselves; they are prepared to learn and develop independence.
They are responsible for each other, working in teams and showing kindness and support to others.
They are responsible for the environment; looking after their own and others belongings, respecting the school environment and making sustainable decisions for the future of their planet.
Be Resilient
Our pupils keep going when things are hard; they understand mistakes are an important part of learning.
They deal with their setbacks and solve problems to break through barriers.
They are brave pushing themselves out of their comfort zones to try new things.
