Foundation - Aims, Values and Practice

Statue of William WilberforceAims

To Inspire for Life

Confidence

We encourage individuals to be confident and considerate; fostering self-respect and self-belief.

Responsibility

Personal responsibility and service to others are expected; both have opportunity for expression within the school and beyond.

Achievement

In all areas of school life we seek to nurture talent and aspiration, to encourage perseverance and to prepare young people for the challenges of adult life.

Values

We achieve our aim through a strong working relationship between pupils, staff and families which is founded on the following values:

Trust

The Foundation’s Christian ethos guides our caring and straightforward approach.  We treat each other with respect and uphold our tradition as friendly and compassionate schools.

Truth

We value debate which is open, honest and informed to stimulate creativity, intellectual curiosity and initiative.

Courage

We challenge ourselves and each other to change for the better.

Practice

We provide a community to be proud of, where pupils can explore, make mistakes, learn and grow.  In order to do this:

Support

We put the well-being of our pupils first, with excellent pastoral care.

Learning

We encourage successful learning through effective teaching and a commitment to a broad education.

Recognition

We recognise and reward success and commitment, progress and achievement.

 

 

Pocklington School Foundation, West Green, Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO42 2NJ. Tel: (01759) 321200, Fax: (01759) 306366, e-mail: mainoffice@pocklingtonschool.com
Registered Charity Number 529834