Developing shared Values and Purpose in a growing school #learn #connect

School context Sept 13: opened with 25 pupils Sept 14: I joined as new HT Sept 16: 135 pupils in 5 classes Sept 18: moving to new 3FE build Sept 20: predicted 630 pupils in 21 classes

Simon Sinek: The Golden Circle https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en

My key principles CHILDREN PERSONAL GROWTH LOVE FORGIVENESS HOPE  WELLBEING LEARNING CHILDREN PERSONAL GROWTH LOVE FORGIVENESS HOPE INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY   CHILDREN LEARNING EXPERIENCES Active participants Exciting, engaging & creative Equal empowered partners Learning based & meaningful STAFF CULTURE Positive & collaborative Supportive & challenging Creative & Critical thinkers Thriving & rewarding Work hard & enjoy

Courage, Forgiveness, Trust or Wisdom? Our third Value Love and Hope. Courage, Forgiveness, Trust or Wisdom? Class time, Pupil Voice Groups, Home Learning discussions. Staff INSET time, Parent workshops, Governor debates.

Forgiveness When I make a mistake I must forgive myself and learn from that mistake. You become a more considerate and compassionate person. Forgiveness allow people to move on. It’s good to forgive as it makes you a kind person.

Independence / Interdependence. Not giving up. Teaching for Learning policy Collectively created and reviewed Staff shared understanding and commitment to principles and aims (as well as practice) Learning Values? When they leave in Year 6? Independence / Interdependence. Not giving up. Self-motivated. Positive attitude. Inspired by challenge. Risk taking. Empowered.

Growing an ‘Inspirational Learning Community’ All learners. Celebrate all achievements. Everyone can be challenged and questioned. Defining an ILC Staff INSET and meetings. Pupil Voice Groups. Governor discussions. Together, igniting a love of learning Encouraging and empowering partnerships Nurturing a Growth Mindset

#teacher5aday / Wellbeing? Strong, supportive team that values people, the contributions they make and gives them a voice. Staff, pupils and whole community passionate and dedicated. Working, learning and growing together for real and shared reasons.