Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Mission - Aspire, in all that we do.
At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a school that:
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Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
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Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
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Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
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Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
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Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
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Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
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Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
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Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
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Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
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Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.
THE ASPIRE DIFFERENCE
At Gildredge House, our ASPIRE values shape how we learn, grow and treat one another every day. They help create a school community where children feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best from Reception to Year 11.
We teach these values explicitly and recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them in school life. This helps children understand the behaviours and attitudes that support successful learning, positive relationships and personal growth.
For families, ASPIRE means clear expectations, strong pastoral care, a respectful culture and a shared commitment to helping every child grow in confidence. For students, it gives a simple and memorable way to understand how we work together, support one another and aim high.
Ambition
What this means for families:
High expectations help students aim high, make strong progress and take pride in doing their best.
How students live this value:
We relish new challenges and opportunities, always striving to do our best.
Support
What this means for families:
Strong pastoral care helps children feel safe, known and ready to learn across the whole school journey.
How students live this value:
We collaborate, encourage, and help others, while accepting and responding to support ourselves.
Perseverance
What this means for families:
Students learn to keep going, build confidence and develop the resilience they need for future success.
How students live this value:
We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful.
Integrity
What this means for families:
Clear values and consistent expectations support respectful behaviour and positive relationships.
How students live this value:
We are honest and always do the right thing.
Reflection
What this means for families:
Children learn how to improve, respond to feedback and understand themselves as learners.
How students live this value:
We consider our strengths and areas for development while making connections in our learning.
Empathy
What this means for families:
An inclusive community helps students understand others, show kindness and feel that they belong.
How students live this value:
We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.
The Gildredge House Way
Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.