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

2. 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

3. Simon Sinek: The Golden Circle

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. #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.