At NIS, we believe our pupils will be enabled to learn successfully through the attitudes encouraged by their teachers, themselves and the community as a whole.

Teachers

• Have high, and individual expectations of every child.
• Recognise and appreciate that all pupils develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.
• Provide a wide variety of different and challenging learning experiences appropriate to their age and ability.
• Evaluate each piece of work through careful marking, with positive and constructive comments.
• Provide a safe, stimulating and well-organised environment.
• Ensure that the school reflects and values different cultures and backgrounds

 Pupils

• Understand precisely what they are learning.
• Understand how to improve by achieving the targets they set for themselves during
• Target Setting and appreciate their involvement and ownership of their learning.
• Are encouraged to become independent thinkers and participate fully in lessons.
• Realise that making mistakes is acceptable.
• Have the confidence to ask for help.
• Have time to reflect and evaluate their work to enable improvement.
• Appreciate the work of their peers.

 School Community

• Encourage self-esteem and independence in all pupils.
• Create an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
• Establish boundaries for acceptable behaviour.
• Create a positive and cooperative relationship with parents.
• Ensure that a happy, well-resourced environment is created that everyone can access.

ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR AIMS

All members of the school should:

• Value each pupil as an individual.
• Respect pupil’s individual rights, different cultures and beliefs.
• Offer equal opportunities in all aspects of school life.
• Encourage a sense of belonging and pride in the school community.
• Create a positive atmosphere by encouragement and praise.

Teachers

• Create a happy, safe and stimulating environment that gives a sense of security.
• Guide pupils to set high, yet realistic, targets within an ethos of individual excellence.
• Recognise and meet the need of each individual pupil.
• Be exemplary role models.
• Keep abreast of changes in the world of education.
• Be positive towards change.
• Be willing to develop and share their expertise.
• Work as a team with other staff members.

Pupils are encouraged to:

• Attend school regularly.
• Be punctual.
• Be organised.
• Listen to advice and take increasing responsibility for themselves.
• Complete all work to the best of their abilities.

Parents

• Ensure that their child attends school regularly and is punctual.
• Ensure the child is in good health.
• Support the school’s discipline procedures.
• Is realistic about their child’s abilities, offering praise and encouragement.
• Encourage their child to become independent.
• Participate in any discussions concerning their child.