• There must be equality of access to a broad and rich curriculum for all
  
  
• There must be a challenging curriculum framework with high expectations for every child
  
  
• This must reflect and encourage a positive attitude to learning with a sustained emphasis on progress and success.
  
  
• We will promote out-of-hours learning and family learning
  
  
• The curriculum must embrace the philosophy and vision stated in Every Child Matters
  
  
• E-learning must be used appropriately to enhance, extend and broaden the curriculum delivery
  
  
• The child’s voice must be sought, listened to and responded to
  
  
• Positive mental health must be promoted through support with behaviour and emotional development
  
  
• Healthy eating and living must be promoted in settings and schools
  

Standards: What will it look like

• There will be good-quality teaching and learning in schools and settings, which reflects our diversity and the different learning styles
  
  
• High standards of attainment and better than average value-added results will be achieved
  
  
• Well-qualified staff will meet the national standards requirements: NQT, NPQH, LPSH, NPQ, NVQ, Higher Level Teaching assistant, NPQICL
  
  
• A range of expertise will be shared through our leading practitioner programme and our Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs)
  
  
• Good-quality self-evaluation systems in place in our schools and settings will ensure quality provision is available for all children
  
  
• The talents and interests of all children will be sustained through effective creative partnerships
  
  
• The personal, emotional and social development of the child will be a central issue throughout their education
  
  
• The curriculum will provide a rich and varied programme of experiences for all learners
  
  
• Curriculum and learning opportunities will reflect and celebrate the diversity, knowledge and understanding of cultures and religions
  
  
• Cultural and sporting/physical activities will be arranged to extend children’s experiences
  
  
• Children’s learning will be tracked and there will be a comprehensive understanding of children's achievements and development
  
  
• There will be a strong extra-curricular programme with enrichment activities, which are interesting and relevant, extending children’s horizons and opportunities for their future lives
  
  
• High-quality family learning programmes will be in place
  
  
• The National Healthy School Status will be achieved
  
  
• The Quality in Study Support Standards will be achieved (OSHL)