These aims reflect the combined beliefs of the pupils, staff, governors and Education Leeds.
Crossley Street is a safe, happy and secure place where:
- Children learn in an exciting, stimulating environment, which promotes enthusiastic and enquiring minds and a healthy lifestyle.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated, recognising the uniqueness of every individual.
- We encourage children to strive to achieve their very best and have high expectations of all, preparing pupils for future challenges.
- Everyone’s efforts and achievements are shared and celebrated, but it is safe to make mistakes.
- Children of all abilities are intellectually challenged enabling all to reach their full potential.
- Children grow in confidence and self-esteem. Self-motivation and self-discipline are encouraged.
- Children take responsibility for their own learning, showing initiative and independence.
- We foster good manners, respect and tolerance towards others.
- Friendship and kindness are valued and options respected.
- Children develop a greater awareness of the diversity of our society and the wider world.
- Value is placed on the moral, spiritual and creative development of each child.
- We encourage positive parental and community involvement in all aspects of school life.
