At Belong School Devon, we will:

 

  • support children to be safe. We understand that some young people require additional support and so will design everything we do to enable;
    • the emotional containment for students
    • the development of secure attachments
    • the repair of relationships when they break down
    • a safe and trusting relationship between adults and children
    • different environments in which to work, all of which are safe to the child
    • the child being at the centre of their school

 

  • enable children to form positive relationships. We believe positive relationships are at the heart of successful lives and therefore will;
    • create a sense of belonging for all students
    • work with parents and/or carers to enable them to support the child/ren in their care
    • emphasise one to one work, where positive relationships are fostered
    • emphasise group work in a managed way, encouraging children to integrate and reintegrate at a level and location where they can succeed
    • pick the child up from home and drop them back there to encourage contact with parents and/or carers
    • provide specialist family and parenting support to strengthen family and home relationships and environments

 

  • focus on the progress and achievement of children. These will be assessed and measured to include:
    • evidencing the value we add to a child and their journey through education
    • support for parents and/or carers to support their child’s progress
    • a focus on literacy and numeracy, but a wider curriculum that is inclusive and encourages a inquisitive, learning mindset
    • using assessment tools to record progress on all outcomes whether they be personal, social or academic.
    • expecting the best from and for children, including in assessing them accurately, and providing a curriculum that brings the best out in them
    • encouraging children to achieve in formal qualifications

 

  • be life changing for children. This will include;
    • a varied, inclusive and enjoyable curriculum that inspires children to learn and love learning
    • expecting all children to complete GCSE’s, BtEC’s or equivalent qualifications and never settle for second best
    • deliver unit awards and entry level courses to enable young people to achieve and see success in the short term and see a pathway to accreditation
    • providing effective Career Information, Advice and Guidance to create clear learning pathways and to allow children to successfully move into the next phase of their life.
    • linking each child’s circumstances, abilities and ambitions to provide a pathway for them when they leave our support
    • supporting all children to develop and grow key life skills so they can thrive and prosper as adults in their society

 

Our purpose is to enable all our students to become successful, thriving adults in a modern world.