Our Vision:
Our vision is rooted in the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13 31-32):
A mustard seed …”is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that birds come and perch in its branches.”
Theology of our Vision:
This is a picture of God’s Kingdom and our School: the transforming power of Christian life to impact individuals and through their changed lives, build community.
It is a vision which relates to our geographical context – a rural community where farming and growing is part of daily life. It is also a vision which responds to our children’s experiences – we have recognised through our identification of five curriculum drivers that our children need to have their horizons broadened, ambition sown into their lives and be prepared for life beyond Shropshire. It is a vision which is honest about our context – we are a small school – but we believe like the mustard seed that education can have far-reaching impact and that our children will grow into those who bless others through their careers, caring and vocations.
Is it working? Ofsted inspected us in July 2023 and they said: “Leaders have established their vision of ‘preparing, sowing, growing’. This is evident within the carefully planned curriculum. Leaders prepare their pupils very well for their next stages of education and for life in modern day Britain. Leaders have thought carefully about what pupils need as they grow into young adults.”
Preparing, Sowing and Growing
Our vision can be summarised in three words: preparing, sowing, growing
Preparing: We are preparing children for life in modern Britain, to be active and compassionate citizens who are aware of their responsibility to the rest of the community and are ready and excited to play their part.
Sowing: We are sowing seeds of kindness, love and care in the way children learn and behave. We are sowing seeds of intellectual curiosity as children find out about the world. Particularly we want to ignite a life-long love of learning.
Growing: We are growing in our understanding of the Christian faith and the link between belief and behaviour. We want to see our Christian values take root and grow in our community life, so that all are treated with dignity and respect because of their intrinsic worth and we become a place of mutual flourishing.
