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AspireOutstanding teaching and support staff empower our young people to have the highest expectations of themselves and others. Achieve Our mission is to ensure every student reaches their potential. Our examination results show we are succeeding. Succeed We prepare our students for life beyond school, whether they are aiming for a place at a top university, or an apprenticeship when they leave.

Empowering for the Future A New Vision for September 2016Our mission: Every student to achieve their potential

1 Ensuring ‘Aspire ~ Achieve ~ Succeed’ is the reality for all with everyone encouraged to aspire for themselves and others, achieve at school and succeed in life.

2 Taking pride in our school community on the part of students, parents and staff, building on our reputation for excellence.

3 Upholding a strong sense of tradition based on shared values that are embraced and celebrated both within and beyond the school.

4 Developing an inspirational team of staff across the school who are collaborative, dedicated and always seeking further improvement both in themselves and in others.

5 Delivering outstanding lessons so that all students make exceptional progress in every lesson, every day.

6 Fostering ‘Park View Learner’ skills which empower students to take ownership of their education, providing the skills required for college, work and life.

7 Offering an outstanding curriculum that ensures every student makes exceptional progress by being rich, varied and rigorous in every aspect from years 7 to 11.

8 Promoting activities, partnerships and networks that make a real difference for our community and beyond.

9 Exceeding national averages in all aspects of attainment and progress.

10 Making rapid progress right from the start so that expectations for year 7 are as high as for year 11.

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Students’ attitudes in class are consistently good and often exemplary and there is a positive ethos around the school. Ofsted 2013

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We provide a safe learning environment with a firm anti-bullying culture and our staff work hard to make students feel happy, secure and empowered. In return, we demand very high standards in terms of classwork, homework, behaviour, attendance and uniform.

We incubate an ethos of respect, which results in a strong sense of community.

The school understands that students’ happiness is the key to achievement in all areas of learning.

Our students benefit from personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education that is taught in curriculum and tutor time. By exploring topics such as relationships and personal finance, our young people develop the confidence to make positive life choices. We nurture all students through personalised support – from special care for our new year 7s right through to careers and further education guidance for year 11s. Our non-teaching Year Team Deputies are focused on pastoral support and some students have been trained as peer mentors. Students and their families have access to exceptional support services at school.

Internationalism has a strong focus and celebrates the languages spoken in the school. Ofsted 2013

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Students report few instances of bullying. They say when it does occur it is dealt with by the school. Ofsted 2013

LearningOur vibrant curriculum – including a broad range of GCSE and BTEC courses – is designed to spark interest in every child. Teachers provide the right level of challenge for each student, setting personalised targets, monitoring progress and providing additional support when required. We focus on developing independent learning skills so students are ready for further study. We currently have four ex-students at Cambridge University.

Our Performing Arts work enables us to use drama, music and dance to build students’ confidence in a way that benefits all areas of learning. Students participate in creative workshops and productions in school and in the community, and we are proud to have achieved the prestigious Artsmark Gold award.

ICT is used innovatively across the curriculum and our school demonstrated by our retention of the ICT Mark. We also use our managed learning environment (MLE) to promote e-learning at school and at home.

With a strong focus on literacy, our average class size in English is 22. Our specialist teaching staff ensure that students with English as an additional language or with special educational needs participate fully in the life of Park View.

All students are encouraged to become “Park View learners” through the development of independent learning and thinking skills.

Students show exemplary social, moral, spiritual and cultural development in a supportive and highly cohesive learning community. Ofsted 2013

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To develop students’ interests, aptitudes and team-building skills, we provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include Saturday schools, sporting, arts and creative clubs, plus pre and post school coursework sessions including a Homework Club.

Students get the opportunity to enjoy inter-school competitions, educational outings and foreign visits for sporting tours, field trips or to develop language skills. Our students relish special theme days such as the school’s international festival, ‘Parkstock’.

Our young people know that their opinions count. With an elected school council and year councils, many students get the opportunity to participate in the development of Park View. Open to all years, our student leadership programme gives students responsibilities as translators, supervisors, participants in staff recruitment.

In 2013 we launched a House system with all students and staff being allocated to a particular House team. This is an exciting initiative, which over time has encouraged closer collaboration between students within each House, and developed a sense of belonging across the school.

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We work in partnership with families to ensure that our students make the best possible progress at Park View. Parents and carers are kept informed through regular newsletters, text messages and the MLE. All our staff are accessible via email, telephone, or in person at the school to deal with any concerns.

By offering a range of extended services to students, their families and the local community, we contribute to the vitality of the neighbourhood and promote lifelong learning. As well as providing activities outside of school hours and during holiday periods for young people, our site is home to a community Learning Centre, which offers adult education and training courses.

We have strong partnerships with local primary and secondary schools and foster links with a diverse range of businesses to secure visits and work experience placements.

Our students are encouraged to celebrate their cultural diversity and develop their global awareness. Staff and students participate in a number of projects with schools worldwide and we are proud to have achieved the full International Schools Award.

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A good school with outstanding leadership and management. Ofsted 2013

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