Cirencester Code

As a school, our aim is for children to develop their learning skills and attitudes to learning through our Cirencester code:

Curiosity – I can ask questions, I can find out more, I can problem solve.

Creativity – I can use my imagination, I can express my ideas, thoughts or feelings in lots of ways, I can be open-minded to new ideas and experiences.

Communication – I can look and listen to others, I can actively listen and hold a conversation, I can communicate my ideas clearly in writing with varied vocabulary.

Collaboration – I can take turns in pairs/group, I can cooperate, I can work with others on a shared goal.

Confidence – I can ask for help, I can try new things, I can speak in front of others.

These are all important skills that can help people succeed in many different situations.

Children are rewarded in school for demonstrating this code in their learning with Class Dojo points.

Values at the heart

With strong values firmly at the heart of our school, our primary aim is to promote and support a healthy outlook for our children through opportunities to develop physical and emotional health alongside academic rigour.

To ensure all young people achieve and recognise their full potential and leave our care equipped with the skills for their lifelong learning journey, we:

• focus on human values within positive social relationships
• focus on physical and mental health including our well being
• develop a love for learning and a love for learning through an engaging curriculum that develops communication skills
• encourage our pupils to be inquisitive, independent, creative and confident
• value close collaboration with our parents and our local community.
• provide opportunities for learning beyond our everyday lives

We encourage our children to explore a wide variety of pathways, to consider and take responsibility for their own choices and to respect the choices of others. We expect our children to strive to be the best they can be whilst leading healthy, fulfilling, purposeful and giving lives.

Our core values are:

• A sense of belonging.
• Happiness and friendship.
• Truthfulness and being trustworthy.
• Caring for others and thinking of others.
• Being self-motivated, curious and inquisitive.
• Respectful, polite and well mannered.
• Working collaboratively.
• Doing the right thing.
• Having a sense of personal responsibility.
• Creativity.