Saltergate Values
At Saltergate, we value kindness and respect – we believe that these should thread through every aspect of school life. These values are underpinned by British Values, which are taught to all pupils. We want our children to grow into strong and respectful members of society, ready to contribute to their local, and the wider, community.
Saltergate is a Federation of two vibrant and busy schools, where children from aged 2 to 11 learn and grow together. We celebrate each of our children as an individual and welcome their unique contribution to our Saltergate family. We treasure diversity within our school family and value our differences.
We aim to be a safe and happy place for all our pupils, where their mental and physical health is nurtured. Relationships are the foundation of everything we do; children are known as individuals by their teachers and teaching is planned carefully to meet their needs.
Our youngest children are taught our Golden Rules and we encourage them to follow these, to ensure that our school is a safe and happy place.
In Key Stage 2, the children are taught about the 5 R’s. These qualities help them to build upon their learning and to develop the skills to learn and grow.
Aims and purposes of learning in our schools
We aim to:
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Provide all our children with a safe and happy school in which learning is valued as an enjoyable experience
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Provide a stimulating and well resourced environment so that high standards can be reached
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Offer children an environment where they are able to be healthy and have a good sense of well being, promoted through all aspects of the curriculum as well as designated programmes
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Create an environment where children appreciate the satisfaction to be gained from attending school regularly, hard work, persistence, and personal and class and whole school achievement
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Help children to further develop moral values, and the confidence to make considered decisions, developing habits of self-discipline and acceptable behaviour
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Help children develop the social skills and empathy required to establish good relationships with other children and adults, in work and play situations, working co-operatively together
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Work with children to develop an awareness of self, sensitivity and tolerance towards others, respecting and appreciating each other's feelings, views and capabilities
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Encourage a sense of community within the school, which promotes mutual responsibility, further developed by involvement in the wider community
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Encourage children to extend their range of interests and natural enthusiasm, allowing them to develop as individuals, with confidence and self-esteem
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Nurture the partnership role between Governors, School, and Home believing that close co-operation between these parties is for the absolute benefit of the children for whom we are jointly responsible
