The Aims of Tenacres First School

Our purpose is to provide a happy, safe environment in which our children develop intellectually, emotionally socially and physically.

Through our teaching of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum and our extra-curricular provision, we aim to:

• Ensure each child achieves their best in all areas of learning by catering for the range of learning needs and learning styles
• Ensure each child knows how well they are doing and what they must do to improve
• Reward and celebrate achievement
• Develop children's self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline and self-awareness
• Foster a caring and thoughtful nature
• Encourage a positive attitude and a sense of humour

To achieve our aims we involve all stakeholders:

• All staff are encouraged to be flexible and innovative in their practice
• All staff are supported by appropriate training, constructive performance management procedures and involvement in decision-making
• We fully utilise Governors' expertise and support
• Parents are encouraged to be fully involved in their child’s education and are kept informed of all issues relating to their child's development
• Children are involved in decision-making and are encouraged to be increasingly independent in their learning
• All stakeholders are involved in evaluating how effective the school is in achieving our aims and in formulating action plans for identified weaknesses