Our vision: Belong. Believe. Become.
At Newlaithes, every child should feel that they belong, believe in what they can achieve and become a confident, knowledgeable and compassionate young person.
Belong means being known, valued and included. We create a safe and welcoming community in which children develop strong relationships and understand that their voice and contribution matters.
Believe means experiencing success, meeting high expectations and learning that effort, courage and perseverance make a difference. We want children to believe in themselves, in one another and in their ability to improve.
Become reflects the purpose of education. Through excellent teaching, an ambitious curriculum and rich experiences, children develop the knowledge, character and confidence they need for the next stage of their lives.
Our values
Our values shape the way we learn, work and treat one another.
We are Inclusive
Everyone belongs. We recognise each person’s strengths, remove barriers and ensure that every child can participate and succeed.
We are Courageous
We embrace challenge, speak honestly and learn from mistakes. We understand that improvement often requires persistence and bravery.
We are Caring
We show kindness, empathy, respect and responsibility. We notice how others are feeling and understand the impact of our choices.
We are Joyful
We find pleasure and wonder in learning, friendship, creativity and shared experiences. We celebrate achievement and bring energy and optimism to school life.
We are Ambitious
We set high expectations and take pride in doing things well. We work hard, think deeply and continually seek to improve.
We are Healthy
We care for our physical, social and emotional wellbeing. We develop the habits, relationships and confidence needed to live our one life well.
Our ethos
Newlaithes combines warmth with high expectations. Children are known well, taught well and expected to strive to be the very best they can be.
We believe that belonging and ambition strengthen one another. Children flourish when they feel safe, secure and valued, and when the adults around them provide excellent teaching, warm relationships and purposeful challenge.
Our ethos can be seen in calm classrooms, respectful relationships, an ambitious curriculum and the pride children take in their work. It is reflected in our commitment to inclusion, our partnership with families and our determination to give every child an excellent education.
Together, we help children to belong, believe and become.