AIMS AND ETHOS OF THE SCHOOL
At Helen Gibson we strive to provide a stable, happy and stimulating environment which will facilitate a smooth transition from home to school for both parents and children.
We aim to offer the children opportunities which will enable them to develop those skills which are required for effective learning; thereby allowing them to develop to their full potential whilst engaging with the fundamental values in Britain which supports mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, developing and demonstrating skills and attitudes that will allow our children to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
In order to meet the needs of each individual child we aim to:-
Provide love and security
Encourage the development of self esteem, a sense of achievement and self-confidence
Give the opportunity for the child to express feelings and to cope with fears, worries and difficult experiences
Develop an awareness of the needs and rights of others
Provide an environment where children can develop their own identity without racism or prejudice
Provide opportunities for children to make choices and direct their own learning
Encourage independence and a sense of responsibility
Encourage learning through “hands on” experience
Encourage creativity and use of imagination
Promote communication skills
Develop concentration and listening skills
Develop language and reasoning skills
Develop spatial awareness
Develop manipulative skills / hand eye co-ordination
Our Key Principle Goals for all of our Children are:-
To be resilient
To be confident
To be independent
To be inquisitive
To be at one with nature
To be a good friend
To be an interested reader and writer
To be a problem solver
