Core Purposes of the school
- To provide all students irrespective of class, disability, gender, race or religion with a high quality education which will develop individual potential to the full
- To provide all pupils with an appreciation of the world we live in through a curriculum, which embraces scientific, spiritual, technological, vocational knowledge and understanding as well as the practice and appreciation of the arts
- To enhance students potential by developing their literacy and numeracy skills
- To serve the whole community by providing open access to learning and thereby encourage the concept of lifelong learning
- To provide all students with an environment which values the individual's right to an education which is rigorous yet enjoyable, encourages ownership yet is secure
Within such an environment:
- All are valued
- Individual needs are analysed, planned for and met
- Equal opportunities are embedded into every aspect of school life
- All students acquire physical, mental, information handling skills and develop intellectually
Values
For everyone to:
- Have concern for the needs of others
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be co-operative and well behaved
- Be hardworking
- Set high standards
- Respect peoples views and possessions
Equal Opportunities
We believe in the value and dignity of each and every individual and strive to create an environment where such respect is maintained.
It is essential that any form of discrimination be combated. We will ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of ability, class, gender or race.
It is a legal and moral duty to us all to develop positive strategies to achieve equality of opportunity for all.
This is achieved through listening to stakeholders. Students are consulted and responded to through:
- Questionnaires
- Council meetings
- Year group meetings
- Tutor group meetings
- Assemblies
- Video diaries
- Use of plasma screens
- Use of web cam
- Video conferencing
Parents / Guardians are similarly consulted through:
- Questionnaires
- Parents evenings
- Additional support evenings
- Family learning workshops
- Parent learning seminars
- The parent e-mails box: parentvoic.dhs@barnsley.org
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