Our Vision:

At St Joseph's Federation, our vision, values, aims and ethos are underpinned by our Mission Statement, ‘Together we grow and learn in God’s love’.  Every child, parent, carer, governor, and member of staff belongs to our family.  Together we create a community that nurtures each child's unique gifts so that all pupils achieve well and make progress, regardless of the challenges they face.  We create an inclusive environment that values diversity, strives for academic and personal excellence and promotes the safety and wellbeing of all our pupil’s, staff, and wider community.

Our Values:

Our diverse community is at the heart of St Joseph’s Federation, and we are welcoming schools and nursery where everyone feels valued, safe, and loved.

• Belonging                              We all belong   
• Compassion                          We care for one another
• Respect                                 We value everyone's uniqueness, and we are kind
• Perseverance                        We help everyone overcome challenges
• Community                            We are stronger together
• Excellence                             We strive to be the very best versions of ourselves

Our Aims:

• To empower all our pupils and those who work in our community to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners

• To be kind and show empathy towards others and always being prepared to help those most in need

• To live out the Gospel values of love, honesty, and respect in our everyday lives

• To ensure everyone is supported to reach their full potential irrespective of their starting points or the challenges they face

Ethos:

• We are warm and welcoming

• We promote excellent behaviour fostered on mutual respect

• We have a positive ‘Growth Mindset’ where making mistakes are valued as important steps in the learning process.

• We celebrate our own achievements and the achievements of others no matter how big or small

• We have a passion for learning and are a learning community