Our School Vision
At Velmead, we firmly believe that …
Together Everyone Achieves More
School Staff, Parents, other Home Adults and Children working together as a TEAM is the best way to ensure a child achieves their very best. At Velmead, we have set out the responsibilities for each party to ensure that we work together effectively.
All school adults have a responsibility to provide:
Excellence with Care – Velmead Adults
School adults will act as role models for all children in the way they interact, encourage, learn and present themselves.
Excellence
We will:
*Provide engaging, challenging and broad learning experiences in line with year group expectations.
* Monitor children’s progress to ensure appropriate resources are used to accelerate learning.
* Promote enjoyment of life-long learning through a range of enrichment weeks and extra-curricular activities.
* Set regular homework in line with the school’s policy.
* Keep parents informed through: Parent, Teacher, Child Meetings; End of Year Reports; Head Teacher and Year Group Newsletters; Project Letters; Planners and the School Website.
Care
We will:
*Support children to develop in line with the Velmead Values: being the best they can be.
*Provide a nurturing and caring environment where children feel safe and want to contribute.
*Have an open dialogue with parents / home adults to celebrate successes; to work in partnership on identified targets; to respond to parental requests / concerns in a timely manner.
Children’s Responsibilities
As children at Velmead we value ourselves and respect differences in others. We a re polite, responsible, reliable, honest and trustworthy. I will come to school to:-
- co-operate with and care for others, showing kindness and respect for them and their property;
- listen to adults and do as I am asked;
- do my best to learn, improve my skills and become more responsible;
- become an independent thinker, able to express my views and feelings appropriately and seek help or advice;
- communicate, make friends, have fun and be safe;
- look after the school environment and equipment, and help my teachers;
- prepare for my future life as a responsible citizen by actively contributing to the school community.
Parent Responsibilities
We expect all parents and home adults to work in partnership with school staff to promote a happy and successful school life. To achieve this we expect that you will:
Work Together
- Trust us
The children are at the centre of all decisions that we make: school adults work hard to support all children’s academic and social development, whilst keeping them safe at school. - Engage with us
A TEAM dialogue at Parent, Teacher, Child meetings is the best way to ensure positive outcomes for your child.
Please read the newsletter and respond to letters - ask if you are unsure. - Confide in us
If home situations change, please let us know; even small changes can affect a child’s performance and attention in school. - Talk to us
If you are concerned, please speak to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible to work together to support your child.
Support Learning
- Quality Learning
Provide quiet times and places for homework and reading so that your child can focus and achieve their best.
- Practise skills
Daily Home Reading, times tables, telling the time, etc - Being on time
So that your child can set themselves up for learning and not miss key information.
Encourage Independence
- It’s a child’s responsibility to complete their homework and hand it in a timely fashion.
- Encourage children to ask questions and seek clarification for themselves.
- If you need to send a note, please do so via the children rather than popping into the school office.
- Allow children to face the consequences of their decisions.
Encourage the Best
- Get involved
Children benefit greatly from engaging with a range of adults; VPA, trips, listening to readers, clubs, etc are a great way to join in (it can be any family member!). - Support us
All of the school’s behaviour, homework and dress codes are in this planner: encourage and ensure your child meets them.
Our Velmead Values
Using the seven Velmead Values, children at Velmead will grow into effective learners who achieve their best and work in a supportive way with everyone.
ENJOYMENT
*Enjoy lessons so that you can boost your learning and confidence.
*Help others to enjoy school – spot people who are feeling sad.
NURTURE
*Encourage people – help them to learn from you.
*Be a good role model – show them the best way to behave.
*Be kind – respect other people’s rights and opinions.
ACHIEVEMENT
*Listen carefully - make sure you try to do as asked every time.
*Try your best – aim for the next step in your learning.
*Celebrate successes – be proud of your hard work.
* Encourage others - celebrate their successes.
*Never give up – it might be hard, but it will be worth it!
LOYALTY
*Help others who are in need - be friendly and kind to everyone.
*Value yourself and your ideas – don’t just follow your friends.
TRUST
*Be someone that Teachers and other children can rely on – do what you say you are going to do.
*Be honest – if you have done the wrong thing, own up to it.
INCLUSION
*Include yourself in every learning opportunity.
*Support others to join in group learning.
* Never leave someone out - ask people to join in your games.
RESPECT
*Speak to others in a respectful way, never raise your voice or use bad language.
*Listen to and learn from others’ ideas.
*Look after your property, that of others and the school.