The Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values of the New School at West Heath

 

Our Vision

the  purpose of our school

"Rebuilding lives through education"

Our Mission

how we fulfil our purpose

We

  • Maintain a culture of unconditional positive regard and high expectations
  • Seek every opportunity to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect
  • Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment
  • Strive to make learning fun, interesting and worthwhile
  • Provide opportunities for the achievement of recognised qualifications
  • Provide opportunities for success in a broad range of activities
  • Look behind negative behaviour to see potential success

Our Beliefs

which underpin everything we do

We believe that

  • Everyone has the potential for change
  • Everyone can succeed
  • Success builds self esteem
  • Poor behaviour is learned and is often a defence mechanism
  • Failures and mistakes are learning opportunities

Our Values -

what we regard as important

We place the highest value on

  • Personal choice - and seek to provide our students with as many opportunities as possible to make their own informed choices
  • Personal Rights - irrespective of gender, race or disability together with the corresponding responsibilities that allow others the same rights
  • Fulfilment - and offer support for our students to achieve their ambitions and potential
  • Independence - within appropriate limits
  • Privacy - personal space and appropriate confidentiality
  • Dignity - which belongs to each unique individual