Our vision is to develop a school community where children can enjoy a welcoming, secure, happy and healthy environment, where all members can develop self-confidence, self-esteem, self-motivation, independence, compassion, tolerance and understanding of others.
Our School Aims
Below is a list of the aims that the school has prioritised to help us achieve our vision
School Aims:
1. Pupils’ Progress - Achievement and Standards
We want to create a school:
Which has high standards of achievement
In which all lessons taught are good or better
Where a clear emphasis is placed on Reading, Writing and Numeracy
Which prepares children for the next stage of their education
Which challenges our children to achieve their full potential
2. Pupils’ Personal Qualities - Personal Development and Well Being
We want to create a school in which children:
Are happy and safe
Achieve behaviour and standards we are proud of by following the ‘Leigh Way’
Are independent in their learning
Begin the journey of lifelong learners
Promote respect for themselves, others and the environment
Develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
3. Resource Management - Quality of Provision
We aim to create a school:
Which makes the most of the local environment in children’s learning
Where staff are committed to their own learning journey and the sharing of quality practice
Which achieves value for money
Which becomes a hub school for excellent teachers
Which provides training/career progression for other professionals
4. Leadership & Management
We aim to create a school:
Which has excellent Leadership & Management
Which creates leaders at all levels
Which communicates effectively with stakeholders
5. What Makes Alston School Special - The A Factor?
We aim to create a school which will:
Place the emphasis on having fun
Place a strong emphasis on music, sport, art and drama
Encourage children, staff, parents and local community to work together as a TEAM
Embrace technology
Provide a range of experiences through educational visits and visitors
