Core Purpose

Aims:

Norton Infant School promotes high achievement and enjoyment in learning for life, so that children:

• develop lively enquiring minds;
• have the ability to question and argue rationally;
• acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life in the modern world;
• develop respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and cultures;
• have opportunities to develop their independence and confidence;
• develop initiative, which will enable them to take full advantage of the opportunities responsibilities and experiences of life;
• have opportunities to work independently and collaboratively, developing understanding of themselves as learners;
• achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum.

Mission for the School:

We believe each pupil will reach their full potential through experiencing quality in:

• a happy, caring, learning environment;
• a broad and balanced curriculum;
• the provision of stimulating and enriching experiences;
• innovative teaching from a dedicated and professional team of staff;
• an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and support;
• positive relationships between home, school and the community;
• confident and effective practice in matters of behaviour management in a way that promotes social inclusion and high achievement;
• the celebration of success.

We demonstrate our commitment to working as a thinking school in a learning community by:

• ensuring that teaching and learning is part of an evaluative process;
• striving for continuous improvement in all that we do;
• working collaboratively towards common goals;
• managing through open and effective communication;
• aspiring to achieve excellence where adults and pupils are equally valued;
• continuing to provide a warm, welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment, which motivates every member of its community to secure a firm foundation for learning.