As a Federation we recognise that relationships have a direct bearing on children’s capacity to succeed, both academically and in terms of their personal growth. Relationships and a sense of belonging are key to good mental health for all. Our policy is therefore based on a more humanist, empathic approach in which relationships and building self-esteem are at the core of developing positive behaviour, interactions and mutual respect. We promote school values that generate strong relationships between staff, pupils and families. Our approach relies on creating a positive school culture that fosters connection, inclusion, respect and value for all members of our school and wider community.

We believe that our pupils, staff, parents and the wider community have a crucial role to play as global citizens. We promote an educational vision which is broader than the discrete academic curriculum and emphasises the need for partnership and shared Global Values. These Global Values are intertwined into the cultures of both schools and form our approach to developing well-rounded, critical and empathic young people. They also underpin our interactions with each other, whether that be pupils, staff or parents. Global learning is a key part of our Federation Plan for Growth and Development.