Values and Ethos
We believe that at Foxford…
• All students will enjoy learning, make good progress, attain good outcomes and be helped to become confident individuals and responsible citizens
• All students will benefit from strong leadership, an inclusive ethos and practice, good teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum in a local school.
We believe that the principles which will flow through Foxford are…
• An inclusive ethos where all are welcome to the school and everyone is valued for who they are and what they offer
• A focus on learning to learn, at the heart of our pedagogy, ensuring that all of our students will learn more effectively
• The strongest possible emphasis on communication ensuring that our students are able to interact freely and with confidence with as wide a range of audiences and across as many forms of expression as possible
• A belief in the power of new technologies and the online world to develop our students as digital citizens and to enhance, support and stimulate the learning experience.
We believe that Foxford, is a school that…
• Provides effective pastoral care to ensure that all students are well-known and understood, and which will support all of our young people to enable them to perform as well as they possibly can
• Promotes healthy lifestyles to provide our students with sound advice and guidance and opportunities to engage in a range of physical activities that will offer something for all
• Prepares students for life beyond the boundaries of the school
• Encourages students to take a lead in shaping their own learning.
We believe that Foxford, is a school where…
• Purposeful and challenging learning is the cornerstone of the school’s success and excellence
• Parents matter and make a difference
• All students will enjoy learning, make excellent progress, attain high outcomes and be helped to become confident individuals and responsible citizens
• Learning pathways are tailored to students’ individual talents and needs, and progression of learning is closely monitored
• All students will benefit from strong leadership, an inclusive ethos and practice and a broad and balanced curriculum in a local school
• Young people are challenged to take risks, to collaborate, to reflect on their experiences and learning and to learn to overcome adversity and difficulty
• Students will be encouraged to raise concerns for themselves and on behalf of others with confidence.
We believe that Foxford, is a school which offers…
• A safe place for students to interact with others, learn, play, research, explore and discover for themselves
• A strong sense of identity for all its students, with an emphasis on their understanding of their valued place as a young citizen contributing to the wider world
• Regular assessment. Whilst the school will place a strong emphasis on stimulating, engaging and nurturing students, it will regularly review students’ progress and development
• Teachers who can enthusiastically convey their subject to all students and create enjoyment and excitement
• Continuing Professional Development & Learning (CPDL) for all staff. In the interest of life-long learning, our valued staff will participate in their own personal and professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills and keep abreast of new technologies, methodologies and pedagogical practices, in order to enrich the daily lives of our students
• Rewards for those students who meet the school expectations, sustain good and respectful behaviour, complete all activities with admirable effort and maintain high standards throughout their school career.