Vision and Values
Our Vision
Elmtree is an aspirational and inclusive school. At the heart of our vision is educational excellence for all, where each child can flourish and live out the spirit of childhood.
Our Values |
We are AMBITIOUS We strive to achieve excellence for ourselves and for others in all that we do. We believe that no challenge is too great.
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We are RESILIENT We keep trying and have the strength and courage to face problems.
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We are CURIOUS We have the confidence to ask why and always want to know more.
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We are INCLUSIVE We care and support each other and celebrate our diverse community.
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Our Behaviour Values
Our Character Education
We teach our school values through Character Education. At Elmtree Infant and Nursery Infant School we have different character words which are introduced and strengthened throughout the school year. The character words represent positive character attributes that enable pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals who have a life-long love for learning. The character words are referred to as ‘character muscles’ by pupils and staff as this emphasises that we each possesses a full range of these characteristics and through conscious practice and focus they can be made stronger. This is part of our Growth Mindset approach, based on the work of Carol Dweck. See examples below.
Resilience |
| Gratitude |
| Friendship |
| Creativity |
| Confidence |
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Self-esteem |
| Curiosity |
| Love of Learning |
| Kind |
| Courage |
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Growth Mindset |
| Safe |
| Determination |
| Ready |
| Independence |
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Respectful |
| Positivity |
| Communication |
Behaviour Values
You will see that our behaviour values of Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind feature in our character muscles. These are part of our shared language of behaviours for learning.
Our Positive Play Pledge
