Donnington Primary School

Donnington Primary School is a special place full of fantastic children and staff. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. We work hard and always aim to do our very best so that we are proud of our achievements.

Our school population is made up of many different nationalities and faiths and we work together to share our knowledge and experiences so that we become effective and productive citizens of the wider community.

Our Vision, Values and Aims: Here at Donnington Primary School we work with our children, families, staff, governors and wider community to provide an inclusive, safe and stimulating place to learn and grow.Our Vision, Values and Aims were developed and shaped by us, for us, and are very important to us.

Our Vision
Forward Together for Future Success

Our Values

• Happiness & Positivity
• Kindness & Respect
• Belonging & Tolerance
• Responsibility for ourselves, our community and our World

Our Aims

• To promote happiness, self-worth and emotional well-being.
• To provide a safe and supportive environment based on kindness, collaboration and respect for others.
• To encourage and enable children’s aspirations.
• To provide a broad, engaging curriculum that promotes curiosity, awe and wonder.
• To motivate and challenge all children so that they may achieve their full potential.
• To recognise that each child is unique and to celebrate their contribution to the school community.
• To develop a sense of care and responsibility for the wider community and the world we live in.
• To develop the life skills and attributes required to lead a happy life.

Our vision, values and aims are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils for the future.

The children at Donnington Primary School are taught in line with the National Curriculum.

• At Donnington we believe that our pupils are entitled to a rich, varied and diverse curriculum which will enable them to learn and make connections using concrete, pictorial and abstract approaches to learning.
• We believe that all pupils at Donnington deserve to have access to texts that allow them to read widely and deeply, in order that they develop their fluency and understanding.
• Our teachers work closely together to ensure that there is progression in knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects
• We believe that all pupils, irrespective of their background, world experiences and economic status, should be provided with a rich curriculum which is delivered confidently, preparing them for life and future employment.
• We believe our pupils have the right to a culturally diverse and inclusive education reflective of their local and nationally shared heritage and experiences
• We encourage our pupils to share their own unique cultures and life experiences with the aim of improving their cultural capital and that of the school community.
• We believe that our ‘SEND’ pupils are entitled to inclusive learning opportunities, through our curriculum, which is adapted to meet the needs of all learners.
• We will enable all SEND pupils, in our school, to have equal access to all learning experiences to ensure equality for all.
• Our Curriculum aims to be engaging and inspiring which incorporates a memorable experience, normally an educational visit and key knowledge. We also use 'Opening Worlds' in Key Stage 2 to develop children's subject based knowledge in History, Geography and Religious Education.
• We share our learning with the school community through class assemblies and displays.
• Donnington’s Five BEs underpin everything that we do.