Mission Vision & Values
| Believe | Achieve | Succeed |
|---|---|---|
| Generate belief in students through personal development, raising aspirations and self-respect, and encouraging all students to pursue their dreams. Develop belief from the community by engaging key stakeholders in every aspect of school life and working together to create a world-class learning environment for their children. Believe in the staff we have to develop professionally through a comprehensive CPD package that takes into account career stage and encourages a culture of succession and personal aspiration. Believe in a solutions-focused continuous improvement cycle to drive change and raise standards. | Have a relentless and unapologetic focus on the outcomes of students to ensure that they achieve their dreams. Improve the life chances of the community by creating a generation of high achieving young people that can drive industry and entrepreneurship, both locally and further afield. Celebrate staff achievements and recognize their contributions through a morally driven and determined staff body. Be recognised nationally for our achievements in outcomes and our wider enrichment offer. | Recognise and celebrate success for students on a daily basis with a positive learning culture. Be an oversubscribed, successful school that is the choice of parents both locally and further afield. Have successful teachers that are driven to improve their own practice and develop their careers. Make our vision a reality, then we will have succeeded. |
| Leaders at SHS | All Staff at SHS | Parents at SHS | Pupils at SHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead with a positive approach Are solutions focused Are highly visible Are highly active and act quickly to resolve issues Model expectations and never ignore problems Are reflective, support and develop colleagues within our teams Have high expectations of all stakeholders Are accountable and confident to hold others to account Are kind and mindful of well-being, physical and mental health Communicate with clarity in a timely manner Put the school’s vision and values front and foremost | Have high expectations for all stakeholders and build confidence Are reflective and continually strive for improvement Look after their own well-being and that of others Put relationships at the heart of everything they do through kindness Have a relentless focus on outcomes Uphold standards positively and support the school’s drive towards excellence Use policies and guidance to provide clarity of purpose Recognise achievements of all stakeholders and celebrate through a culture of success | Be part of the decision-making process by involving themselves as part of the school community Support school decisions by reflecting on the rationale and encourage their children to do the same Understand that pupil success is at the heart of the school’s values Engage with the school and respond positively Be kind to staff that are working hard to do the best for their children Be confident to approach the school about how we can work more closely together | Have high expectations of themselves and their peers Be positive in all that they do Be kind, compassionate and caring to others Be confident to make choices even when they might be difficult Be reflective and consider the impact of our actions on others Understand that staff are here to help them to be the best versions of themselves Be part of the decision-making process by fully engaging in leadership opportunities Adhere to the school’s policies |
Supporting the Community
As a community school we work closely with our family of primary schools to ensure a strong and smooth transition process. We are keen that children across our family of schools interact and become familiar with our building and routines well before they start at secondary school.
The school council provides a voice and leadership for students in the school. Representing all year groups, they oversee charitable fundraising, develop enrichment activities and work with school leaders on developing provision and support.
We always welcome the view of parents and carers and will always respond to suggestions and feedback. There are many opportunities throughout the year for parents and carers to visit school to discuss progress and support.
