Vision and Values
At Crossways Infant & Junior Schools, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do, shaping the learning journey and experiences of our children, staff, and wider community.
Mission (What we do)
Our mission is Learning Together, Stronger Together – we know that working together with parents as partners, collaboratively as staff and as a team around each child that outcomes for children are better. Strong connections and relationships are the foundation of our schools, where every child matters.
Vision (What we aspire for it to look like)
‘to inspire a love of learning, nurture positive emotional and social well-being, empowering all to be their personal best and thrive within our community’
We aspire to be a beacon of excellence in primary education, where children are inspired, confident and curious. The learning environment is safe and inclusive for all and children are encouraged to be confident, take risks and express their views.
We believe that the development of the whole child is vital for future success in adult life. Children experience high quality academic education alongside a strong personal development curriculum that offers them opportunities for character development.
Values (How we do it / Behaviours)
Our values as the cornerstone of how we do it here. They shape our decision making, policy making, curriculum planning and how we teach.
- Contribute: We encourage every child to be an active member of our school community, fostering a sense of responsibility, kindness, and teamwork. We believe that by contributing positively, children develop empathy and a deeper understanding of their role in society.
- Aspire: We inspire children to set high expectations for themselves and to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience. Aspiration drives us to continually improve and innovate in our teaching practises and school environment.
- Respect: Respect is fundamental to all our interactions. We teach children to value themselves and others, celebrate diversity, and treat everyone with kindness and fairness. Respect for the environment and community is also a key part of our ethos.
- Equality: We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all children. We actively promote inclusivity and challenge discrimination, creating a culture where every child feels safe, supported, and able to succeed.
How We Bring Our Vision and Values to Life
Our vision and values are embedded in every aspect of school life—from classroom learning to extracurricular activities, from staff development to community engagement. We regularly celebrate achievements that reflect these values and encourage children to demonstrate them through their actions.
We continually review and develop our practises to ensure they align with our mission and vision, making Crossways Infant & Junior Schools a place where children love to learn, feel emotionally and socially supported, and are empowered to be their personal best.