Values and Ethos

Mather Street is proud to be a fully inclusive school where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be the best they can be. We want all our children to develop a love of learning so they are ready for the next stage of their educational journey, which will enable them to become responsible citizens of the future.

Our Ethos is summarised by our school standards which underpin our daily work.

At Mather Street

we make things better not worse

using friendly language,

handling our feelings in a positive way,

respecting everything and everybody in our school,

being in the right place at the right time,

choosing safe behaviour

and

trying our best in everything we do.

We promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through our curriculum, assemblies and additional experiences.

Our curriculum is progressive and coherent and is designed to build on prior knowledge, link subjects, and immerse children in high-quality texts and intensive blocks of learning. We offer a broad range of experiences and visits to enhance children's "cultural capital" and broaden their aspirations for the future.

Our learning environment provides a stimulating, safe, is well-organised environment and encourages high levels of curiosity, concentration, and enjoyment so that children can develop both academic and social skills, including independence, critical thinking, respect for others, and self-regulation.