Vision & Values

Vision: 'Children To Be Proud Of'

Values: Our vision is underpinned by four key values:

Excellence

Share our high expectations for your child’s learning & behaviour.

Know your child’s targets and talk about them at home.
Encourage your child to join in after-school and holiday activities.
Show your child that you value education and learning so that they will too.
Set your child a good example of considerate and courteous behaviour in your dealings with school.
Encourage activities that promote emotional well-being, such as physical exercise or creative outlets
Promote Independence and support your child in setting and achieving personal goals
Promote healthy eating, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep.

Resilience

Support your child to build resilience and develop the skills necessary to navigate school challenges successfully.

Teach children that mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Emphasize the value of persistence and hard work.
Model Resilience to them and demonstrate how to handle setbacks and challenges positively.
Encourage children to think of multiple solutions to a problem, breaking down large tasks into manageable steps where needed.
Acknowledge and celebrate both small and large accomplishments.
Encourage a sense of pride in their efforts and achievements.

Confidence

Understand your role and responsibilities in your child’s education.

Attend all parents’ evenings.
Back the school policies - they are there for the good of the pupils.
Maintain good communication with school & discuss any concerns promptly with us.
Respond to school requests & questionnaires on time.
Make sure school has your full and up-to-date contact details.
Help us make school a safe & peaceful environment for all children through your considerate & respectful behaviour

Respect

All our children are stars! Show pride in their success and in the school’s achievements.

Praise the skills, talents & successful learning of all pupils.
Notice when children behave well & praise them for it.
Attend school events and performances.
Be a good role model for your child by respecting other parents, staff, school neighbours & the school environment.
Encourage Positive Relationships with peers and staff

Ethos: At Lawn Primary and Nursery School we pursue the best through a secure happy and active learning environment of the highest quality. We nurture a sense of inclusivity respect and responsibility which permeates all that we do. Through positive praise and encouragement children will become confident and resilient lifelong learners.

Expectations:

We seek to empower pupils, involving them in decision making and valuing their pupil voice.
To inspire and challenge pupils through a rich, balanced and inclusive curriculum enhanced by a range of extra-curricular activities and events. Our goal is to ignite children’s curiosity and their motivation to learn.
To provide exceptional pastoral care which develops fulfilled, successful and happy children who leave Lawn Primary & Nursery as respectful, confident and mature members of the community.
To provide teaching and support of the highest standard with dynamic and committed staff who seek to improve professional practice through critical self‐reflection.
To provide effective communication and strengthen partnership with parents and carers in the education of their child.
To value and encourage positive and regular participation with the local and broader community.
To be a community of learners who fulfil their potential educationally, socially and emotionally.