Ethos and Values

Vision

‘Everything we do is focused on giving every child the best teaching, environment, experiences and opportunities regardless of background and circumstance’

At Nanstallon we strive to be a school that is ready for children and a school that is universal in provision and fully inclusive as well as focused on the essential QI skills for lifelong learning.

We stand by the principles of The Circle of Courage to ensure that every child feels they belong; that they are valued; that they have something to contribute; that they have the freedom to be themselves; to develop independence; that they can gain a mastery of important life skills, find and follow their interests; learn to read for pleasure with fluency and understanding; write with flair, imagination and accuracy; achieve number sense and love for patterns and connections; and explore a broad, balanced, varied, stimulating, enriching and hands-on practical curriculum.

At Nanstallon we strive to ‘live our badge’ – so that our collective mission, motto and values thread throughout our curriculum, plans, policies, aims and actions.

Motto

Ad Vitam Paramus – Preparing for Life

Mission

Ensure our ethos reflects the circle of courage model: Belonging, Generosity, Independence and Mastery

Values

  • Unity
  • Collective Responsibility
  • Courage
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Work Ethic

QI Skills

ME – These are the self management skills that help children understand themselves and manage their emotions and behaviour. They include self awareness, self regulation, self control, attention and focus. Children also develop decision making skills that guide responsible choices and positive actions.
WE – These are the people skills that help children understand others and work well together. They include the language, empathy, listening and social emotional skills that support clear communication, cooperation and effective teamwork.
WHY – These skills develop a sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness. Children learn to ask thoughtful questions, explore ideas and seek a deeper understanding of how the world works.
WILL – These skills involve motivation and personal drive. They include a can do mindset, conscientious behaviour, determination, persistence and sustained focus that turn effort into achievement.
WIGGLE – These skills recognise that children learn best when they can move and think at the same time. Physical and intellectual restlessness support engagement, exploration and active learning.
WOBBLE – These skills build resilience, adaptability and agility. Children learn how to face challenges, overcome setbacks and grow from experiences of failure.
WHAT IF? – These skills nurture imagination, creative thinking and curiosity. Children learn to understand the world as it is and imagine how it could be.

Overarching Aims

  • Positive, caring and clearly focused leadership at all levels
  • Team Nanstallon unites and collaborates to maximise children’s confidence and competences
  • Team Nanstallon is united in their high expectations of children’s social , personal, emotional and academic development
  • Engaging environments, effective provision and child-centred curriculum challenges and develops lively, playful, curious, enquiring and questioning mindsets
  • Team Nanstallon sustains a stimulating, organised and secure learning environment that children take pride in
  • High-quality learning and teaching fosters engagement, purpose and nurtures positive self-esteem
  • Team Nanstallon promotes respect and responsibility so that children take ownership of their school
  • Sustain positive partnerships with governors, parents and the community to enrich opportunities for children