Aim

How We Achieve This

Inspire a lifelong relationship with Christ through prayer, Scripture, and the sacraments.

- Through daily prayer and regular Celebration of the Word incorporating Scripture and reflective prayer.
- Through sacramental preparation sessions.

Foster a strong understanding and practice of Catholic Social Teaching (CST).

- By integrating CST themes into RE lessons and whole-school projects.
- By organising charity drives linked to CST (e.g., CAFOD).

Encourage active participation in the liturgical life of the Church.

- Through school Masses, celebrations and liturgies with pupil-led roles.
- By participating in parish liturgies and feast day celebrations.

Develop an understanding of other faiths to promote respect and inclusivity.

- By participating in multi-faith and cultural celebrations and working with speakers from different religious communities.

Cultivate a spirit of gratitude, humility and service.

- By using reflection journals for pupils and staff.
- Through regular assemblies highlighting acts of kindness and service.

Celebrate the liturgical calendar with creativity and active involvement.

- Through themed events for Advent, Lent and feast days.
- By utilising communal spaces and displays with liturgical symbols.

Empower staff and pupils to articulate their faith confidently.

- Through faith formation workshops for staff.
- Through pupil-led teams to champion the Catholic ethos.

Aim

How We Achieve This

Encourage every child to discover their unique God-given gifts and talents.

- Through personalised and adapted learning to support individual growth.
- By celebrating achievements through displays and awards.

Nurture a love for learning in an environment rooted in Gospel values.

- By planning creative and engaging lessons with Catholic values at their core.
- By promoting resilience through growth mindset approaches.

Ensure pupils develop resilience, empathy, and self-worth through faith-based guidance.

- Using Bible stories and parables to explore life lessons in assemblies, workshops and RE lessons.

Provide a safe and inclusive space where every child feels loved and valued.

- Using our buddy system for new pupils.
- Utilising our Sensory Rooms for emotional support.

Equip children with the knowledge and skills to contribute positively to the world.

- Through PSHE lessons focusing on global citizenship.
- By children taking on child leadership roles in school, for example Faith In Action Group, Worship Warriors, Live Simply Group.

Teach children to be stewards of creation, caring for the environment as part of their faith.

- By participating in environmental initiatives (e.g., tree planting, litter picks).
- By linking environmental projects to CST themes.

Help pupils to make informed moral choices inspired by Catholic teaching.

- By engaging in age-appropriate discussions on moral dilemmas in RE.
- By teaching decision-making using Gospel stories.

Aim

How We Achieve This

Build a culture of compassion, respect and mutual care within the school.

- By promoting Gospel values through assemblies and displays.
- By utilising restorative practices into behaviour management.

Provide pastoral care that addresses emotional, spiritual and social needs.

- By offering access to play therapy services and pastoral support.
- Through small prayer and peer support groups.

Support the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and families.

- By hosting wellbeing workshops and providing support and signposting for the whole community.
- Through the Mental Health Lead, who provides regular training and support for staff.

Ensure no one in the school community feels isolated or unsupported.

- By hosting workshops for parents.
- By utilising a buddy system for staff and children to foster inclusion.

Develop strong pastoral systems that promote restorative and healing approaches.

- By training staff in restorative justice methods.
- Providing the opportunity for children to use reflection spaces for conflict resolution and reconciliation.

Provide early intervention for children and families in need of additional support.

- By utilising our referral system for external services like CAMHS.
- By running parenting courses and workshops.

Create a reflective environment where individuals can find peace and renewal.

- By utilising prayer spaces, gardens and quiet zones.
- By providing regular opportunities for mindfulness sessions linked to faith.

Aim

How We Achieve This

Strengthen the relationship between school, parish, and families through shared events.

- By hosting regular family Masses and invite the parish to school celebrations.

Foster a culture of service, encouraging all to support local and global communities.

- By hosting community service days (e.g., visiting care homes, helping at foodbanks).
- By collaborating with global charities like CAFOD.

Celebrate the school’s Catholic identity while respecting and learning from other cultures and faiths.

- By hosting multicultural days to celebrate diversity.
- By planning RE lessons on other faiths with input from local religious communities.

Build strong partnerships with external organisations to benefit pupils and families.

- By working with local charities and services to support families in need.
- By inviting guest speakers to inspire pupils.

Create opportunities for intergenerational interaction within the local community.

- By partnering with care homes for regular visits and projects.
- By inviting older parishioners to share faith stories.

Engage parents as co-educators in faith and learning, enhancing their participation in school life.

- By providing faith-based workshops for parents.
- By providing take-home family prayer resources.

Promote outreach programs that reflect Gospel values and meet the needs of the wider community.

- By participating in charity fundraising events like bake sales, food drives and sponsored walks.