Whole School aims

• To create a safe, welcoming and successful school where pupils, staff, families and visitors participate effectively and valued equally.
• To promote open and honest communication throughout the school and the wider community.
• To set high standards and expectations for every child according to their individual needs and abilities.
• To provide a rich and varied curriculum that supports the academic, social, emotional and personal development of
  every child.
• To promote responsibility, independence and self-awareness in every child through the development of speech, language and communication.
• To celebrate diversity by promoting the awareness of our rights and the rights of other people regardless of race, gender, age or ability.
• To continually develop a professional and approachable staff team who inspire confidence through a supportive and understanding relationship with children and their families.
• To foster positive, collaborative and effective relationships with other organisations and institutions

Winchelsea School believe

• Every pupil at the school has the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment that inspires their learning
• Learning can make a positive difference to everyone’s life
• Partnerships with others will support improvement for pupils across the school and for our community
• High expectations for all pupils and staff will achieve positive results
• Everyone can learn from a mistake when they take responsibility for putting it right

Winchelsea School will

• Ensure that every child’s individual needs are understood and met
• Enable pupils to manage themselves and develop their resilience so they can lead positive lives
• Provide learning opportunities that are relevant, accessible and inspirational to all pupils
• Provide a supportive and safe environment where every child will make progress academically, socially and emotionally
• Support families to be able to support their child’s learning
• Develop a reflective workplace so that all staff can perform to their full potential in order to get the best from pupils
• Have clarity and consistency of communication in all areas of the school and its wider community