IRK VALLEY VISION
“To develop confident, successful, happy and caring individuals who love learning and are able to make a positive difference in the world.”
IRK VALLEY VALUES
From the school’s vision come the five values that underpin all aspects of school life.
RESPECT: The importance of valuing others, listening to different viewpoints, taking care of belongings, manners, appreciating the diversity which exists in our community and beyond.
EXCELLENCE: The determination to reach the highest standards, every day.
ASPIRATION: The desire to grow and develop, achieving the best for ourselves and each other.
CO-OPERATION: The knowledge that working with others, asking for help when needed and supporting others to develop are the foundations of growth.
HAPPINESS: The importance of joy in what we do, discovering our strengths and using them.
At Irk Valley Community School, we REACH!
RESPECT
At Irk Valley, children:
Þ will receive high quality pastoral care.
Þ have teachers and staff who listen and follow up on their concerns.
Þ feel safe at school and play well with all other children, following the Golden Rules.
Þ learn in an atmosphere of mutual respect and learn about their own rights and the rights of others.
Parents and families:
Þ are listened to and have their feedback about school life turned into actions.
Þ have concerns and difficulties dealt with promptly and fairly.
Þ are understood and valued as key partners in their children’s learning.
EXCELLENCE
At Irk Valley, children:
Þ are supported and challenged so that they make the greatest progress possible and experience success.
Þ have opportunities to make mistakes, so that they can learn from these.
Þ are encouraged to expect the best for themselves.
Þ will be developed in many ways, not only moving towards academic excellence, but also an excellence of character.
Parents and families:
Þ are given clear and regular information about progress, attainment and well being.
Þ receive guidance and support so that they can help their children learn.
ASPIRATION
At Irk Valley, children:
Þ are taught by staff who are able to excite and inspire through a rich and varied curriculum and their own love of learning.
Þ have opportunities to be leaders themselves.
Þ work with excellent role models and learn about inspirational people around the world.
Parents and families:
Þ have family learning opportunities.
Þ have the opportunity to learn as adults and achieve success.
Þ are able to volunteer at school to support their own learning and the learning of the children.
CO-OPERATION
At Irk Valley, children:
Þ have opportunities to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Þ are taught to work cooperatively, both in and outside the classroom.
Þ work with peers to enhance learning and to resolve problems.
Parents and families:
Þ are represented on the Governing Body and through an active PTFA.
Þ are asked for their views and to visit the school to enable parents to contribute to school life and children’s learning.
Þ receive clear communication in a preferred format.
HAPPINESS
At Irk Valley, children:
Þ have opportunities to improve their physical fitness, mental health and well being.
Þ have fun in lessons.
Þ go on educational visits to bring learning to life.
Þ are rewarded for their achievements and efforts.
Parents and families:
Þ understand that a happy individual will achieve well.
Þ work in partnership with caring, friendly and approachable staff.
Þ are welcomed in school.
