Make a positive contribution

• Our pupils are very considerate to each other, we value the range of ages we cater for and foster a sense of care and tolerance exemplified by our oldest children who are endlessly patient with our youngest children.
• The children are very good at sharing and ensuring all recieve an equal opportunity.
• Our core curriculum stresses the importance of being a good citizen through fostering community, being democratic, obeying laws and making a positive contribution.
• Pupils express themselves through class and school councils, the latter being involved in appointing school staff including the new Headteacher and support staff.
• Regular circletime sessions create a further avenue for pupil’s to express themselves.
• Pupils are involved in the target setting process enabling them to express views on their own learning.
• All children complete a series of simple questionnaires to give their opinions on much of what happens in their classrooms and the wider school.
• Y5/6 are trained in conflict resolution and are active in helping the younger children sort out their problems on the playground.
• Children are present at parents evenings and are invited to comment.Children add comments onto their own end of year
• reports to reflect on successes and areas for development.

The school buddies are trained to sort out problems on the playground.

These children are members of the school council.