Vision & Values

Nurtured + Inspired = Happy

Nurtured: We provide a safe space in which children, regardless of their background, can learn without fear of failure. We encourage children to intrepidly take risks and to try new things, and we support our pupils as they build relationships deeply rooted in tolerance, trust, mutual respect and kindness.

Inspired: Our ambition is to light the fires of learning that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. As an infant school, we have the exciting opportunity to lay the foundations of children's learning journeys toward them being productive members of tomorrow's society.

Happy: You are only a child once, so you might as well enjoy it! Learning should be fun, context-driven and experience-led. Our children also develop a deep understanding of themselves, which promotes their self-worth and self-esteem as they explore the world around themselves.

Our school values are underpinned by Fundamental British Values:

Democracy: coming from the Ancient Greek 'Demos Kratos', meaning people power! We make sure our whole community feels seen and heard via surveys, forums and lots of conversations. Children can have a more active voice by joining the School Council or Eco Council

Respect: we treat others how we wish to be treated ourselves - with kindness and compassion! We show good manners and empathy at all times

The Rule of Law: we understand the difference between rules and laws, and we understand that laws are in place to keep us and others safe. We understand that our actions have consequences

Tolerance: we recognise that everybody is unique, and that's a great thing! Tolerance means celebrating everyone's differences, and recognising that our friends and family might have different views to ourselves

Individual Liberty: we understand that we have a right to make choices, provided they don't clash with other British Values (such as the rule of law)

Our Aims

Our ambition is to prepare each child as thoroughly as possible for the next stage of their journey after Oatlands Infant School. With this in mind we have written these aims to ensure that we have a clear vision of what we need to do to allow the children to succeed. We aim to ensure that children:

• Are happy and fun-loving.
• Are confident, self-assured and emotionally articulate.
• Are independent and resilient; determined to overcome obstacles
• Are kind, caring and thoughtful; a good friend to others.
• Have developed a lifelong love of learning that prepares them for their next steps.
• Are proud of their individuality whilst accepting the differences in others.
• Are open-minded, well informed and are articulate enough to express their own views and opinions.
• Are respectful, honest and compassionate.
• Are hard-working and aspirational to become active global citizens.
• Are creative, problem solvers and able to take risks.
• Have accessed an inspiring curriculum that has ensured they are literate, numerate and well-rounded learners.
• Most of all feel LOVED!

The Mission Statement for Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust:

“Where everyone is valued and respected, where we share commitment to education that is ambitious, setting the highest expectations and where integrity is the foundation.”