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5.0 ETHOS AND VALUES The school has an evident British educational ethos, is outwardlooking and promotes international mindedness. 5A STANDARD British educational ethos and values are at the heart of a holistic approach to learning and to the development of learner qualities
COMMENTARY A British educational ethos is clearly visible, with British educational values evident throughout the school and core to its philosophy. The school recognises that each child is an individual, and that all children need to succeed. The school respects the individual needs of children; fosters a caring and creative environment; and emphasises the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child. The teachers are dedicated to preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum. Numerous displays around the school mention aspects of British culture and events. Of note is the school library, named ‘Bookingham Palace’, depicting many characteristics of British culture. A British educational ethos is very apparent in the school’s house system. Four houses run along British lines named, Turing, Shackleton, Franklin, and Eliot after prominent British figures. Every student in the school has been assigned to one of the four houses. Pupils contribute willingly and enthusiastically to a wide range of activities, gaining house points for good curriculum work and house events. There has also been the introduction of house captains to the school. Students volunteered to stand for election and members of each house voted for their captain. Students voted for house captains from all areas of the school, not just in the older year groups. Students commented that they really appreciated the competitive but friendly nature of the system and that they felt proud to have been part of house events. Alongside British cultural aspects, the ethos and values can be seen throughout the school’s holistic approach to learning. Children, staff and parents commented that students are happy to come to school and that it is a place of learning in which everyone can flourish. A wide variety of enrichment activities are available after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening with 75% of the school cohort attending. One of
