• The children are valued for themselves as individuals and in turn are encouraged to value themselves and each other.
  

• Children, staff, parents, governors and the community work together in partnership.
  

• The teaching is of a high quality and provides the foundation for future development.
  

• There is a Christian-centred approach to the whole of school life.
  

• We are open and welcoming to the community.
  

• Each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
  

• True equality exists so that everyone is treated with respect no matter what his or her race, gender, religion disability, age or any other discriminatory factor.

These will be achieved by:

• Encouraging your child to do his/her best and to be all that s/he can be.
  

• Helping your child to learn to read, write and listen and speak and to be numerate.
  

• Helping your child to understand the world in which s/he lives.
  

• Helping your child appreciate the performance and creative arts.
  

• Providing your child with the opportunity to be physically challenged.
  

• Having a highly committed and professional staff team.
  

• Working in partnership with parents, staff, governors and outside agencies.
  

• Continuing to improve the standard of teaching and learning through curriculum evaluation and continuous staff development.
  

• Celebrating the good work and achievements of children.
  

• Strengthening links with St. Mark’s and other local churches and to celebrate the Christian faith as central to life whilst teaching the children to be tolerant of others who have different views and values.
  

• Developing school/community links with local people and businesses.
  

• Teaching your child what it means to be a good citizen in a world made up of different people.
  

• Having fun each and every day.