Vision and Values
At Magna Carta, we have only one preconception about the children we educate: no one can know what they might truly be capable of. Our refusal to put any limits on what our pupils can achieve motivates everything we do.
We create a safe and supportive environment in which they quickly feel comfortable and from which they then embark upon a journey to discover what they can achieve. We are passionately committed to offering all pupils access to an educational experience of learning without limits. We have no expectations about what their particular skills might be; we refuse to hamper their abilities by placing a ceiling on what they can achieve; we offer as wide a curriculum as possible so as to give every pupil the opportunity to discover their own, unique talent.
The warm welcome provided by our school community allows us to nurture each pupil as the individual they are: all adults – be they teachers, co-educators, support staff, volunteers, parents or carers – work alongside the pupils to accompany and assist them as they work to reveal and then hone their talents. We acknowledge that this process requires patience and perseverance from educators and pupils alike. Therefore, we model reflection and resilience in the face of obstacles and mistakes: we emphasise that we are all learning, throughout our lives.
Education is not a process which is contained within school buildings; every person a child encounters and every experience they enjoy contributes to their growth and understanding of the world. We therefore see our school as an essential partnership with parents, family, the local community and society as a whole. Only by embracing and informing our pupils about their role in the wider world and the scope of opportunity it offers can we give each of them the start in life they deserve.
Our Values
Our School Values underpin everything that we do. They are:
- Citizenship – a sense of belonging to our community because you live and learn in it, and the duties and responsibilities that this brings
- Creativity - the confidence and ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas
- Curiosity – excitement and eagerness to know or learn about something
- Communication – the skill and process of sharing information to increase understanding
- Critical thinking – thinking carefully and deeply about a subject or idea, without allowing opinions or feelings to affect you
Our School Rules
- Be kind
- Be safe
- Work hard
