Values and Ethos:
“Enjoy, Achieve, Exceed.”
Our pupils will:-
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Achieve their full academic potential
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Look back on Swanwick School & Sports College with a wealth of positive memories and worthwhile experiences
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Become independent, confident young adults and responsible members of society
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Understand the choices available to them and the consequences of their actions
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Acquire the life skills, qualifications and self worth to achieve their full potential and access further opportunities in adult life.
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Respect themselves, have a positive self-image and a positive outlook on life
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Be tolerant and respectful of others beliefs, views, abilities and culture
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Be able to learn and work successfully both individually and with others
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Be adaptable learners and thinkers
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Be informed and willing to make a positive contribution to society
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Be able to make healthy lifestyle choices
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Have the skills, knowledge and experience to achieve economic well being
This will be achieved through:-
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An ethos where every member of the Swanwick School & Sports College community’s successes and achievements are celebrated
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A broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
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A highly skilled staff team providing positive role models both academically and socially.
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High expectations both academically and socially
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Innovative and exciting teaching tailored to meet individual learning styles that inspires independent working skills, investigative thinking and reflective learning
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Provision of a safe, stimulating and caring environment free from bullying and discrimination
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Provide a variety of opportunities to achieve every young person’s full potential
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Providing opportunities for young people to push their boundaries both academically, vocationally and emotionally in a supported and structured fashion.
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Good communication, relationships and partnerships centred around the child involving the school, parents/carers and other agencies
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An enriching programme of interactive visits, residential experiences and extra curricular activities which inform career pathways and employment opportunities
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Providing time, care and attention for every young person and their individual needs
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Providing high quality PE and Outdoor & Adventurous Activities to encourage future hobbies and broadening of horizons.
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Positive interaction with both mainstream and special school peers
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Opportunities for pupils to voice their opinions in decision making both on a personal and whole community level
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An educational climate which promotes mutual respect, provides appropriate role models and opportunities for personal development