The Foulds Community believes in:
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Enjoying school - building a love of learning (lifelong learners)
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Inspiring
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Safety
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Holistic development – a well-rounded passionate individual, investing in strong foundations (emotional and academic) so that they have a good head on their shoulders.
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Striving high in all areas of the curriculum - trying your best, challenging yourself
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Being aspirational, high achieving (all types of abilities are recognised and valued – we find and celebrate individual talent and strengths) – offering a full curriculum and recognising the importance of extra-curricular activities.
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Preparing children to learn from mistakes, adapt after failure (seeing it as an opportunity to grow) and to achieve goals now and in the future – growth mindset, resilient, inspired, confident, independent, co-operative.
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Being principled – knowing right from wrong, having morals, being global citizens.
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Respectful, healthy, valued relationships for all - team work – all working towards the same goal – (children, staff, parents)
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Every day being important
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Children having the confidence to be who they want to be
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Risk taking, initiative, tenacity, honesty, not being afraid to have a go or ask for help.
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Rigour, consistency across the board (discipline, structure and boundaries).
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Fairness and being supportive of each other.
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Healthy children (a balanced diet and exercise)
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Communication – we are open
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Freedom of and space for respectful speech and opinion
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Being inclusive and compassionate – giving equal opportunity, understand difference and ensure everyone is able to achieve, regardless of different needs and backgrounds.

The Foulds Community does not believe in:
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All work and no play
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Over emphasis on teaching to a test – hard and fast results over a balanced and happy individual
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Controlling or micro-managing others
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Unfairness
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Accepting racism, homophobia, bullying, making fun of each other.
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“I can’t”
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A sense of entitlement
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Everything being the teacher’s responsibility
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All children being the same
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Communication being used in a negative way
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Homework for the sake of it
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