SCHOOL VALUES

our ethos

...Empowered and engaged learners....

At Bishopswood School, we are committed to fostering a community where every learner is empowered and fully engaged in their journey towards independence, confidence, and success. Our aims and values reflect our belief that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but about developing the skills, self-expression, and resilience needed for a fulfilling life.

Our Aims

✔ Empowering personal choice and dignity – We nurture each individual’s ability to make informed choices, promoting self-advocacy and independence.

✔ Engaging through proven approaches – Our teaching and learning methods are based on research and best practice, ensuring that every pupil has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

✔ Empowering communication and self-expression – We provide pupils with the most appropriate means of mobility, communication, and interaction, enabling them to express themselves with confidence and clarity.

✔ Engaging learners in skills for life – We actively encourage pupils to develop independent living skills, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and abilities they need for their future.

✔ Creating an empowering and engaging environment – Our school is a safe, stimulating, and challenging place where pupils can explore, take risks, and develop their curiosity, creativity, and resilience in a fun and meaningful way.

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Our Values

✔ Empowering individuality – We appreciate and celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and contributions that each pupil brings to our school.

✔ Engaging with our community – We believe in building meaningful connections with our partner schools and the wider community, fostering understanding, inclusion, and mutual respect.

✔ Empowering families as partners – We recognise the vital role of parents and carers, working together to provide holistic support that enables every child to thrive.

✔ Engaging in every achievement – No achievement is too small; we celebrate progress and success at every stage, ensuring that every milestone is recognised and valued.

✔ Empowering teamwork and collaboration – We value the skills, dedication, and contributions of our entire staff team, recognising that collaboration is key to delivering the best possible education and care for our pupils.

At Bishopswood, we are all empowered and engaged learners—pupils, staff, and the wider school community—working together to build a future where every child can thrive, achieve, and live with confidence and independence.