Vision and Values
"At Scarcliffe, we nurture a caring community where everyone strives to be their very best — now and in the future."
Our vision for the school is at the heart of everything we do. It drives school improvement priorities and is used to help us evaluate how effective we are. It is ingrained in all aspects of school life.
Our Values
We believe every child can succeed, no matter their starting point or background. At Scarcliffe, we are aspirational for all and are committed to ensuring every child becomes a confident reader, writer, and mathematician in order to achieve their full potential. All children are taught the same broad and ambitious curriculum which is rich in knowledge and provides opportunities to develop our core abilities. We never place limits on what they can achieve and provide support or challenge to those who need it. We are inclusive and make pupils aware of, and celebrate, diversity in our community.
The ethos at Scarcliffe Primary School is built around three pillars which was devised, communicated to and agreed by all stakeholders.
- Care: We place children at the centre of everything we do. Scarcliffe is a kind and respectful community where everyone feels known, seen and valued. We teach children to care for others, to help those in need, and to take pride in themselves, their school and their relationships. Staff know the children well and care about their individual needs.
- Community: We value strong relationships and teamwork across our school. Children, staff and families work together as one team, with everyone having a voice and being treated with respect. We believe in the power of collaboration – no one is left to work in isolation. Our home–school partnerships are built on trust and communication, helping children thrive both personally and academically.
- High standards: We model consistently high expectations for behaviour, effort and learning. Our clear routines and expectations mean that children can focus without distraction. We foster independence and resilience: our pupils work hard, think hard and stick at it, even when things get tough. We don’t make excuses — instead, we provide the support and encouragement needed for children to always give their best. We have high standards for our teaching too as we believe that excellent teaching makes the biggest difference — especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. That’s why we invest in staff development and base our teaching on evidence-informed practice. Every lesson counts, and we strive to deliver learning that is clear, engaging and impactful for every child.
Our School Motto
Our school is a kind and respectful environment where teachers focus on teaching and pupils focus on learning. Outstanding behaviour is taught, reinforced and recognised through our motto: STRIVE TO SHINE.
