About Our School

Aims and Principles

At Parklands we aim to establish a safe, secure learning environment where pupils expect respect, warmth and security and where there is mutual trust.
We are committed to raising standards of achievement. We believe that this will be achieved by a shared purpose, high quality teaching, strong leadership and a curriculum that is broad and balanced.
We believe that learning should be matched to the needs of the learner. It is our aim that each child will develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, aesthetically, socially and spiritually, reaching their full potential



Parklands Infant and Nursery School were last inspected by Ofsted in March 2008. To be able to view this report go to their website www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/ and follow the links. Our reference number is 112583.


PARKLANDS INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL

OUR VISION

We are living in a rapidly changing, technological world with a global economy and shifting work patterns. Multi-cultural societies and evolving family structures are placing increasingly more complex demands on us all. We must provide an education that will enable every child to utilise a variety of skills and intelligences in order to meet these challenges with determination and confidence.

Our vision for the future is to continue to pursue higher standards through a broad and cohesive curriculum with an emphasis on independence and creativity - as it is through these that individuals can take responsibility for their own learning, make informed choices and solve problems.

At Parklands Infant and Nursery School, staff, governors and parents/carers work together to provide the best possible start to every child's school career and to lay firm foundations for all future learning. Children are encouraged to be enthusiastic about learning and to develop academically, personally and socially in a happy, caring and stimulating environment. We aim to work as a partnership and link with the local and wider community.

Our aim is to create an inclusive community which provides the opportunity for each child to:
1. develop a love of learning with a lively, enquiring, independent mind
2. acquire necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful in a changing world
3. develop self-respect, self-confidence and self-discipline to co-operate with others
4. develop tolerance, empathy, consideration and respect for others
5. develop an understanding and reasoned set of personal attitudes, values and beliefs about themselves and the world around them
6. show respect for the natural environment whilst embracing new technologies
Learning is a life long process and it is our responsibility as adults to model effective learning. This vision statement therefore applies to every single valued individual who has a role to play at our school. It is our belief that all of the pupils at Parklands Infant & Nursery School should be supported to Reach for the stars.


Members of the Governing Body

Mrs J Meller Headteacher

Mrs L Coates Chair

Mrs B Ellender Vice Chair

Councillor R Brown LEA

Mrs D Trippit LEA

Mr S Bailey Parent Governor

Mrs H Orridge Parent Governor

Mrs S Bayford Teacher

Mrs J Pinder Non-teaching staff

Dr. D Scott Parent

Dr J Harvey Parent