Aims and Ethos

Dunraven’s aim is to provide ‘excellence for all’. This means:

• Children will develop a love of learning and a clear understanding of their needs as well as their responsibilities

• Children will be supported in developing their independence, creativity and confidence

• Children will develop their ability in the key areas of English and Mathematics to prepare them effectively for the demands of secondary school

• Children will have access to a significant range of extra curricular opportunities to enrich their school experience

We also want to help our children develop their capacity in a range of important character strengths to prepare them for their life ahead:

• Optimism - I believe I can improve and be more successful with deliberate practice

• Resilience - I stick with something even when times are difficult or I have to struggle in order to get things done well

• Gratitude - I show my appreciation for other people and opportunities I am offered

• Courtesy - I show respect to my peers and the adults in school because it is the right thing to do (not because I’m told to do so)

• Self discipline - I focus on the right thing at the right time and avoid the easy option

• Working hard - I put as much effort and thought into a task as I can