Our VALUES
We aim to nurture, challenge and inspire in everything we do at CFS, in and outside the classroom. Our practice is rooted in engaging and inspiring lessons, where academic rigour is achieved by building on pupils’ prior learning. We encourage our pupils to show resilience in lessons, challenge them to achieve the best that they can and inspire them through creative approaches which fire a desire to learn. Our intention is to ensure pupils make outstanding progress and that our inclusive and adaptive curriculum removes any potential barriers to learning and prepares our young people for the outside world.
Nurture
Individual talent and skills are nurtured; pupils are given varied opportunities and are actively encouraged to pursue their dreams and ambitions. We nurture our pupils through the development of positive relationships with staff and each other. Our committed team are concerned about the emotional development of the children and adults in our school on a day-to-day basis and recognise the importance of safety, security and confidence in every member of the school community.
Challenge
Our pupils are stimulated and challenged, both in and out of the classroom, developing a lifelong passion for learning. Our pupils are challenged to be the best they can be throughout the course of every day, providing opportunities both to engage in independent learning and to work with others. They develop curiosity, ambition and resilience and are not afraid to be intrepid. Children do best in classrooms where the work is intellectually challenging, where curiosity and wonder is promoted and celebrated; we aim to create classrooms where the pupils’ exercise both cognitive and metacognitive skills.
Inspire
We create opportunities to ensure our pupils flourish as lifelong learners. At CFS, we create an atmosphere of excitement, vibrancy and purpose, which inspires and fosters a love of learning and intellectual curiosity and promotes dignity, integrity, self-discipline and self-esteem. We will create confident, happy, creative and articulate young people, who will emerge with a clear vision for their future.
OUR STRATEGY
To achieve our vision we have a clear strategy, which is flexible and constantly under review. Our strategy promotes:
- Excellence – We have consistently high expectations of our pupils and staffs
- Opportunity – We provide a range of inspiring opportunities to enable staff and pupils to fulfil their potential
- Experiences through Cultural Capital - We provide our pupils with experiences, knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently engage with others, and challenge social divides
- Community and Family – We recognise the importance of community and family on a pupil’s education, building strong and positive relationships between pupils, staff and parents
The CFS strategy for 2024-2027 can be found here.
OUR VISION
It is our aim that all learners leave CFS:
- achieving Accelerated Academic Progress: Whatever their starting point, throughout their education at CFS pupils continuously improve and strengthen their knowledge and skills across the curriculum and are supported to achieve ambitious, personalised goals. The ultimate aim is to maximise each pupil's potential, ensuring they are continuously challenged, engaged, and prepared for higher-level academic pursuits and future success.
- with Resilience: We equip our pupils with the ability to adapt and thrive when challenged and to emerge stronger from their experiences. This involves fostering emotional and mental strengths that help them manage difficulties, maintain a positive outlook, and continue progressing academically and socially. Key elements include developing problem-solving skills, building strong relationships, promoting self-regulation, and encouraging a growth mindset.
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Global Citizens: Pupils are prepared to contribute positively to society and to make thoughtful, responsible decisions that benefit both themselves and their communities. This involves teaching children about British Values and about being informed and engaged members of their community, acting with integrity and responsibility.
- with a Love of Learning: We aim to nurture motivated, self-directed learners who continuously seek out new information and experiences throughout their lives. Through our core curriculum and our wider club offer, pupils are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their skills, ask questions, and develop a deep appreciation for the learning process.