Understand how schools uphold their aims and values
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Match the words on the left with the items on the right.
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Aims
Ethos
Mission statement
Values
The beliefs the school holds which influence the way it delivers learning
The more detailed targets and objectives which will enable the school to achieve its overall purpose
The school’s reasons for existing and its overall goals
The school’s characteristic manner or spirit
Why is it important for a school to have a strong mission and ethos?
Because it sets a clear standard, direction and purpose for the school
Because it stops children misbehaving
Because otherwise they might fail an Ofsted inspection
Because otherwise parents won’t know if it is any good
What areas of school life should a school’s mission, ethos aims and values affect?
Pastoral care of students
Learning and teaching
All of these areas
Admissions policies
Which of these methods are good ways for a school to encourage awareness of its ethos, mission, aims and values? Select two answers.
Embedding ethos, mission, aims and values into policies and procedures
Text messages to parents
Inviting a celebrity to give feedback on the mission statement
Brochures and leaflets and a website containing statements of mission and values
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