Vision & Ethos

Darlington Education Village is very much a pioneering partnership, in that as well as the three schools working together; we also work with a range of partners that include other local schools, he Local Authority, Health, Police and local community. In the Village we aim to provide a safe, happy, caring and well-ordered environment within which every child can thrive. Students will be valued both as individuals and as part of the wider Village community. The Government white paper Every Child Matters and the subsequent Children’s Act 2004 established five key outcomes for children, which we in school aim to support:

• Be healthy
• Stay Safe
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being

We want our students to:

Attain at the highest level possible in all areas of school life: academic, social, emotional and physical development.

Develop lively and enquiring minds, formulating questions and seeking answers in a variety of ways.

Develop a sense of self esteem and self discipline, allied to a positive ethos of community involvement and responsibility.

Acquire a growing awareness and sensitivity towards the needs and rights of others.

Become responsible for their own actions and decisions, whilst developing moral and ethical values.

We aim to:

Provide a nurturing and friendly atmosphere by providing an environment where students are respected and valued and where individual needs are recognised and supported.

Bring out the best in every child irrespective of any learning difficulties they may have and regardless of their gender, race, colour or religious beliefs.

Provide for each child as many different experiences, ideas and activities as possible in a safe and secure environment.

Help your child care about family, friends, neighbours and their surroundings.

Support your child in leading an independent and purposeful life, preparing children for work or further education and promoting citizenship to encourage them to consider the needs of their local and wider community.

Offer a broad and balanced curriculum modified to meet individual needs where appropriate.

Create an atmosphere which encourages teamwork and values the contribution of all partners in the context of a shared acceptance and understanding of the Village’s direction.

Motivate staff by strong leadership which offers direction and democratic management.

We would like parents to:

Ensure their child attends school regularly and punctually.

Become actively involved in your child’s education, both at home and at school.

Be part of the Village learning community.

Support our teachers in working together for the benefit of their child.

Our approach to all curriculum areas will take these aims into account.