Our Vision
St Michael's Vision
To provide a nurturing learning environment, and a curriculum that:
develops character
teaches lifelong learning skills
fosters creativity
provides opportunities for exploration
so that all pupils can experience:LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS (John 10:10)
Our Values
Christian Values
Our Curriculum Tree and Curriculum Drivers (CDs) have been linked to 5 key values, all underpinned in Love:
Friendship - in our relationships (including forgiveness, trust) - linked to CD1
Wisdom - in our learning (including responsibility) – linked to CD2
Perseverance - in our creativity (including humility, hope) – linked to CD3
Respect - in our attitude to the world and all people (including peace, justice) – linked to CD4
Curriculum Drivers
CD1 – People Skills: communication and confidence
CD2 - Learning Skills: attitude and aspiration
CD3 – Creativity: culture and heritage
CD4 – Exploration: discovery and adventure
RE half termly home learning incorporates all our values:
| Autumn 1 | CD1 / Friendship (including trust) |
| Autumn 2 | Advent/Christmas (including love and peace) |
| Spring 1 | CD2 / Wisdom (including responsibility) |
| Spring 2 | Lent/Easter (including forgiveness and hope) |
| Summer 1 | CD3 / Perseverance (including humility) |
| Summer 2 | CD4 / Respect (including justice) |
Promoting British Values
In line with the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015, the Governing Body and staff have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. The staff at St Michael's receive Prevent training to ensure there are clear procedures across the school community and particularly in relation to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development.
The DfE have reinforced the obligation for schools 'to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.'
The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy. Actively promoting these values means challenging opinions and behaviours that are contrary to, or undermine these values. At St Michael's British values are reinforced regularly through the SMSC provision that permeates all we do.
