Vision
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10
We nurture all members of our school community to be the best version of themselves so that they aspire to be the best they can be, thrive and feel well.
We believe the purpose of education is to nurture, support and empower every child to be the best they can be, 'learning growing exceeding in the love of God' in all aspects of their lives.
Oliver Tomkins School is a place where children can develop as an individual, as part of a team, spiritually and morally and where they are provided with a secure and firm foundation for the choices they will make and the life experiences they will develop as they grow. The school embodies the truth that children learn and grow best in a context of firm principles and values and the staff seek to offer an education and curriculum of the highest quality that takes account of the development, skills and experiences that enrich and develop the whole child.
Oliver Tomkins Voluntary Aided C of E Schools are schools with a Christian foundation, which seeks to express their Christian character by serving families in the local community and by providing a Christian ethos where children and their families can feel valued and affirmed. A community which enables hope and aspirations alongside an opportunity to experience the meaning of the Christian faith. An inclusive offer to all and in the relationships of love and care that characterise the shared life of the school.
We believe that the children are the centre of all our work here and we strive to ensure our school is one with a happy, safe and caring environment. We take pride in promoting the highest standards of conduct and achievement allowing children the security and confidence to reach their full potential.
Values
As a Voluntary Aided Anglican foundation school, our aim is to provide this secure environment, firmly rooted in Christian values. We believe that the education of children is a partnership, one between parents, teachers and governors all working together to provide the best interests for the children in our care.
As a school we have agreed that underpinning our vision are a clear set of values which are always at the forefront of our thinking, learning and understanding.
They are ……………..
- Mutual Respect for one and all
- Compassion consideration
- Justice and Responsibility
- Co-operation
- Tolerance
- Friendship
- Perseverance and Resilience
- Responsibility
- Truth
- Generosity
- Courage
- Creativity
- Trust
- Peace
- Hope
Mission
The school’s direction stems from its Mission Statement: ‘Oliver Tomkins Schools seek to fulfil the aim of providing educational excellence within a Christian context'.
The statement recognises the importance of the community it serves, and seeks to build relationships based on trust and respect.
Oliver Tomkins Nursery and Infant and Junior Schools will strive to be places where Christian priorities and values inform every subject in the curriculum and are reflected in the day to day life of the school.
