Core Principles 

At Arundale we have three core principles that underpin our curriculum: curiosity, well-being and equity. These core principles run through everything the children experience. We believe that everyone is capable of being successful and happy. We want to celebrate individuality and give opportunities for everyone to follow their passions and strengths 

Through our curriculum, we intend that every child will be a curious learner who loves to play, explore and is inspired to be creative. 

Regardless of their background or starting point our curriculum intends to give every child the experiences and opportunities to be successful and happy.  

Our intention is that each and every child will be knowledgeable and motivated to take an active role in their own well-being, happiness and achievements. 

Values & Ethos

We are passionate about providing children with an exciting, enriching, progressive and engaging curriculum every single day!

Through engaging experiences, we promote self-esteem and nurture inquisitive minds. By valuing creativity, individuality and celebrating every success, no matter how small, children can follow their passions and strengths.

At Arundale, you can simply 'Be Yourself'

Arundale's Curriculum Intent

Through our curriculum, we intend that every child will be a curious learner who loves to play, explore and is inspired to be creative.

Regardless of their background or starting point our curriculum intends to give every child the experiences and opportunities to be successful and happy.

Our intention is that each and every child will be knowledgeable and motivated to take an active role in their own well-being, happiness and achievements.

Our school community is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment.  We value and promote shared and personal achievement, high standards and respect for the individual. We believe that by working together we build understanding of one another and develop the self-esteem of every individual.

This Mission Statement represents the principles that we strive towards at Arundale Primary School. Throughout our prospectus we hope to show how we translate these aims into practice.

Arundale's H.E.A.R.T

Arundale is a unique school and we are proud of ourselves and each other. Within all we do we champion our H.E.A.R.T values:

HARDWORKING - to work with energy & commitment to be diligent.

EQUITY - to recognise everyone's individual needs and support these effectively in an inclusive environment.

ASPIRATIONAL - to develop lifeskills to achieve ones hopes and dreams.

RESILIENT - to show strength and determination even when things are difficult.

TEAMWORK - To work together with others to achieve shared goals.

By living and breathing our 5 values we endeavour to become better people and strive to improve ourselves, each other and contribute positively to society.

In our school every child will:

• Be a member of an open, welcoming, supportive community
• Know that home and school are working together
• Be treated and valued as an individual
• Be challenged and stimulated whilst enjoying a wide range of learning experiences
• Be provided with a curriculum that is interesting and relevant
• Develop basic skills
• Develop a positive attitude towards learning within a creative curriculum
• Feel happy, safe and secure
• Be encouraged to be honest and truthful
• Grow in self esteem
• Make friends
• Develop independence and a sense of individual responsibility
• Be encouraged and motivated
• Have equal opportunities
• Have access to Inclusive opportunities
• Be helped to appreciate the wonder of the world in which they live
• Be provided with the opportunity to experience, understand and celebrate diversity

We will know we have been successful when our children:

• attend regularly
• are happily engaged, enjoy learning and achieve success
• are actively involved in the wider life of school
• are proud of being part of Arundale Primary School