Cippenham School is proud to be part of the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT). It brings great opportunities for both our children and our staff. TEFAT is a successful multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector.
Mission
The Elliot Foundation was created as a safe place for children and teachers where all are nurtured to achieve beyond even their own expectations.
Our motto, “Where children believe they can because teachers know they can” reflects our conviction that raising expectations for all children and teachers is at the heart of a successful and inclusive society.
Vision
FOR CHILDREN: We help children to discover themselves and aspire beyond any limitations that their context might appear to place upon them. We help them understand that they can be, ‘heroes of their own lives’ building the foundations for healthy and successful lives
FOR SCHOOLS: In addition to the essential functional skills of reading, writing and mathematics, children need to learn how to learn and to believe that they can continue to do so. They must also possess the critical thinking skills to sift fact from fiction to be able to think for themselves, freely and creatively.
FOR SUCCESS: To thrive, whatever their chosen path, children need confidence, curiosity and commitment. We will nurture these attitudes across all their learning experiences.
FOR COMMUNITIES: 'No man is an island’, children at Elliot schools will be raised with an awareness of the world around them and their role in shaping a better future through volunteering and contributing in their communities.
Values
Put children first
We trust and value your professionalism
We share the responsibility for the learning and welfare of all of our children
Our purpose is to improve the lives of children
Be safe
Don’t assume that someone else will do it
Look after yourself, your colleagues and all children
We are all responsible for each other’s safety and well being
Discuss any concerns with an appropriate member of staff
Be kind and respect all
People are allowed to be different, as are you
Kindness creates the positive environment we all need to flourish
Kindness and respect should extend to ourselves as well as others
Be open
If you can see a better way, suggest it
If someone else suggests a better way to you, consider it
Nurture innovators and support those who take informed risks in the interests of children
Forgive
We all make mistakes
Admit them, learn from them, and move on
Make a difference
Making the world a better place starts with you
Model the behaviour you would like to see from others
Goals
Good is a given – all our children will receive an education that is deemed ‘Good’ or better. All of our schools will be judged ‘Good’ by OFSTED at their first inspection following joining the trust regardless of their starting point or context
Context is a challenge not an excuse – the Elliot Foundation will achieve above national average for Key Stage 2 outcomes regardless of the deprivation of the communities that we serve
Primary education should prepare children for life and learning and its success will be measured by the contributions of our children to society not just their performance in tests
Further information about The Elliot Foundation can be found here
TEFAT contact details:
Tel: 0207 278 7131
Email: info@elliotfoundation.co.uk
Address:
Elliot Foundation,
144 York Way,
London
N1 0AX
Welcome from our CEO
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