Our Vision – Alverton Community Primary School 2025–2028
Learning Experience
At Alverton, we offer a creative and engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity, resilience and a love of learning. Our ‘Alverton Curriculum’ is built around real-life experiences and helps children develop the skills and knowledge they need for life beyond school. We support every child to grow in confidence, explore their interests and aim high. Mistakes are seen as part of learning, and children are encouraged to think independently and challenge themselves. Our inclusive approach means all children, including those with SEND, are supported to achieve their personal best. Alongside academic subjects, we teach life skills such as teamwork, digital awareness and sustainability, helping children understand how to care for themselves, others and the world around them.
Personal Development
We believe that personal development is just as important as academic success. At Alverton, children learn to be confident speakers, independent thinkers and kind, respectful individuals. Our school values – respect, determination, responsibility, kindness, inclusivity and aspiration – are part of everyday life and are modelled by everyone in our school community. We prioritise wellbeing and emotional literacy, creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel able to express themselves and try new things. Leadership opportunities are built into school life, from class responsibilities and school council to pupil-led projects. Every child is encouraged to take ownership of their learning and to believe in their ability to make a positive difference.
Community
Alverton is a proud part of both the local and global community. We work closely with parents, carers and local organisations to enrich learning and provide meaningful experiences. Children connect with a wide range of people, from care home residents to visiting professionals and charities, helping them understand the world around them. Parents are welcomed into school and encouraged to share their skills and ideas. Sustainability is a shared priority, and children take part in eco initiatives and community projects that promote care for the environment. At Alverton, every child is valued, every voice is heard, and everyone belongs.
Values
At Alverton Primary School, every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. Values are intended to support the personal, social and spiritual development of every pupil throughout the school.
Following feedback from the whole school community – pupils, staff and parents – we have developed a new set of values that reflect the people we want Alverton children to be:
- Responsibility – Everyone at Alverton learns the important of being responsible – for their actions, their families, their peers, their community and their planet. They understand the significance of duty and that responsible people are successful people.
- Determination – At Alverton, we never give up. We encourage our children to keep going when things get tough, to learn from mistakes, and to take pride in their progress. Determined learners become confident achievers.
- Respect – Everyone at Alverton is valued for who they are. We know that respect builds feelings of trust, safety and well-being so we create an atmosphere of mutual respect, where we value ourselves, each other and our environment.
- Kindness – From Nursery to Year 6 and beyond we care for Alverton children inside and outside the classroom. We expect them to show the same kindness to others – treating them as they would wish to be treated – because we’ve learned that kindness creates happiness.
- Inclusivity – Everyone belongs at Alverton. We celebrate our differences and make sure every voice is heard. By being inclusive, we create a community where everyone feels safe, valued and able to thrive.
- Aspiration – At Alverton, we aim high. We help our children to dream big, believe in themselves and work hard to reach their goals. With aspiration, anything is possible.