Aims of Whitfield Aspen School

• to maintain a caring school community that is concerned for the quality of experience provided for each and every child
• to maximise children's potential through stimulating their motivation to learn, meeting individual needs and extending expectations and aspirations
• to encourage positive attitudes to learning and a pride in themselves and their work through a shared Code of Behaviour
• to help children to achieve and demonstrate confidence in their abilities and skills
• to inspire awareness and understanding towards individual differences and disability, and to strive for equality of opportunity for all
• to keep what we do under review so that we can change where necessary, but continue to maintain continuity and quality
• to achieve these aims through the professionalism and experience of our staff, through open and trusting relationships with parents, and through the supportive role of governors enhancing the working relationships between the school, parents and the wider community

Equality

This school recognises the equality in rights and status of all pupils within. It recognises that all children have a variety of needs and will support them in meeting their needs and potential, promoting the philosophy of inclusive learning.