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At Velmead, we celebrate our values and live by them; these values form the basis for all of our decisions and deeds.
Using these seven Velmead Values, children at Velmead will grow into effective learners, who achieve their best and work in a supportive way with everyone.
*Be a good role model show them the best way to behave.
*Be a person that other kids and teachers can trust to follow through on your commitments.
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If you have acted improperly, be honest and take responsibility for it.
*Speak to others in a respectful way, never raise your voice or use bad language.
*Listen carefully - make sure you try to do as asked every time.
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Do your best to aim for the following learning stage.
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Never give up it might be hard, but it will be worth it!.
*Enjoy lessons so that you can boost your learning and confidence.
*Help others to enjoy school spot people who are feeling sad.*
At Velmead we use a Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) approach to achieve excellence with care.
To achieve this for all of our children, all of the time, relies upon all stakeholders in our TEAM working effectively together: children, home-adults, staff, governors, other schools, medical practitioners, social care staff, local, national and international businesses, the local authority and national government.
THE ROBUST VELMEAD LEARNER: WHAT AM I LIKE WHEN I AM READY TO LEAVE YEAR 6?
.learning behaviours, creative, TEAM spirited, adopting the Velmead Values, using the TASC wheel,.
Mastery learning, Talking points, STS, ABC Cards, debates, poetry, reviews and evaluations, knowing the expectations, peer marking, lolly sticks, opportunities to work in a variety of group situations, success criteria, next steps.
Teaching style various; learners alongside, respectful talking and listening, TEAM ethos, encouraging independence in an ethos of praise and consideration.
Sanctions - red points, reminders about behaviour for learning, long chats, regular assemblies about the Velmead Values, our wonderful PLANNERS.
(More information about our values and ethos in action can be found in the Pupil Planner, given to each of our children each year.).