Our core value of ‘Extending the boundaries of learning’ is realised through our innovative approach to embedding the provision and celebration of rich wider learning experiences.
A truly ‘whole’ education nurtures the qualities and aims of PLEDGES. It is so much more than an ‘extra’ curricular offer, setting out our aim and expectation that all children benefit from both excellent academic and personal development.
We have an uncompromising commitment to ensure that every child achieves their full potential during their time here.
In order to further broaden the children’s access to a range of activities and opportunities and extend the boundaries of learning we have designed a set of Academy PLEDGES that all pupils are expected to experience and develop.
Our primary schools’ version of the PLEDGES programme introduces key principles of character development. It is designed to create a cohesive learning experience that recognises that life experiences and learning extend beyond the classroom. These experiences can occur in various settings, such as at home, during outdoor activities, through community engagement, or while travelling, aligning with our ‘Learning Outside The Classroom’ initiative.
In enabling children to get the most out of their learning we hope that every single child will achieve their potential and leave the school as well-rounded, happy and secure individuals, with high self-esteem.
The programme follows a thematic approach, with primary schools focusing on a different element each half term. This structure provides regular opportunities for reflection and celebration of learning at the end of each term, reinforcing the skills and concepts developed across diverse settings.
Participation
Leadership
Excellence
Diversity
Giving
Environment
The PLEDGES system aims to encourage and support many important qualities in students such as leadership, citizenship, moral purpose, sense of community and collective responsibility. Many of the PLEDGES criteria have at their core the British Values of; Democracy, The rule of law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance.
We have developed and invested in a simple but broad set of Academy PLEDGES that students are expected to complete during the course of their time at the college, at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels in the following areas:
Participation
Leadership
Excellence
Diversity
Giving
Environmental
Service
