Vision & Values

At Holy Family, we love Jesus and each other, live life to the full and
learn with joy and spirit.

Our Aims:

To live and love as a Christian family inspired by the values of Jesus.
To nurture every aspect of the individual, encouraging them to aspire, flourish and learn.
To encourage a strong partnership between home school and the wider community.

To live and love as a Christian family, inspired by the values of Jesus

Staff lead by example through their relationships with the children and others
Our behaviour policy promotes good behaviour and encourages forgiveness
We promote our Holy Family High 5, which is reinforced through class rules
We reward pupils who show a good example to others and think of others
We have regular prayer, attendance at Mass and a daily act of collective worship, often planned and led by pupils
We explore other Faiths and develop empathy and understanding of other’s beliefs and traditions
We work closely with our Parish Community in Sacramental Preparation Programmes and in worship

To nurture every aspect of the individual encouraging them to aspire flourish and learn

Staff motivate children through interactive displays, motivational posters, planned activities which promote fair play, taking turns and working as teams and perseverance.
Staff lead by example, promoting high standards in all areas of school life
Challenging targets are set for all pupils to aim for, and progress towards targets is closely monitored
Planning includes differentiation at appropriate levels, shows a range of groupings and learning styles
Positive reinforcement at all times in all areas is given by staff and pupils are able to selfassess
Learning is vivid, real and enjoyable, based on first-hand experience through trips and visits
Pupils creativity is developed across the whole curriculum and links are made between subjects
Early Years and throughout school are encouraged to use the school environment including local walks and parks.
Specialist teaching of PE Music and French ensures the children are getting the highest possible standard of teaching.
ICT is used to enhance learning through the use of interactive screens, laptops, notebooks, the internet, digital media, i-pads etc.
All staff and governors have access to high-quality CPD and appraisal to develop their skills and nurture their potential
Time and resources are used to ensure staff wellbeing is prioritised to enable them to be an effective part of the school community

To encourage a strong partnership between home school and the wider community

We actively promote an awareness, concern and responsibility for creating an attractive and safe environment both internally and externally
All parents are kept well informed of their child’s progress through termly reports and parent evenings/review days
Our Pastoral team support families on an informal and formal basis sign posting to external agencies where necessary
Our School Council system ensures that pupils have a voice in school and they become active members of the Platt Bridge Community
The explicit teaching of British Values through assemblies and ‘Picture News’ ensures children are aware of their place in a global society.
We respect our environment and are an ‘Eco School’
We encourage pupils to use litter bins, to put equipment away safely and correctly, to respect and take pride in our school
We encourage pupils to respect their own and others belongings
We make strong links with our Parish community through singing for our senior citizens, inviting Parishioners to assemblies and Masses and in our Sacramental Preparation Programmes
We link with other schools and Parishes through our Community Carol Service
We support charitable organisations, e.g. CAFOD, Children in Need, the Hospice, ACT (local food bank), etc.