Vision, values and ethos

Vision

A culture of innovative practice based on sound research ensures that Mandeville influences and shapes the future of education for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties.

Values

Enabling learners and creating opportunities for them to explore what’s possible

Empowering learners to use their voice to influence the world around them

Engaging learners through motivating and creative approaches to teaching and learning

Inspiring learners to be the best they can be

Nurturing learners so they feel safe and secure, can grow as individuals and build their relationships with others

Ethos

The star in our school logo represents each child as being different from the next. Unique.

It brings the feeling of achievement, independence and potential.

A star is one of nature’s most creative shapes. A constellation of stars, each emitting their own light and uniqueness, creates something spectacular when brought together. Stars throughout history have also been used as guiding lights, either in navigation or spiritually. Mandeville School is not only a school but also a community that guides children to their full potential. A school that values its diversity for the richness that it brings.

Mandeville School believes that in a safe, secure and nurturing environment, every pupil can enjoy learning and achieve. With support, pupils achieve their potential, develop an intrinsic desire to learn and make a positive contribution to school and home life and community.

Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals who are significant in the pupils’ development and well-being is essential to creating a provision where the children can thrive.

Aims

to help every pupil enjoy learning and to achieve their potential
to provide personalised learning for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties and autism which is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Mandeville Curriculum and other relevant curricula
to help pupils develop communication and social and emotional skills so they can enter into meaningful and fulfilling relationships with others
to help pupils develop a sense of self
to help pupils learn by providing a range of teaching approaches which respond to how each pupil learns best
to provide a curriculum which includes developmental, sensory and therapeutic approaches
to provide extended school opportunities which enrich pupils’ lives and extend their learning

Qualities and Values