Core Values

Here at Venn Boulevard Centre we aim to instil the ambition to achieve in all of our pupils, and to provide them with the education, life skills and support which will enable them to become independent young people.

We want to inspire the best in everyone at Venn Boulevard Centre.

Our aim is for pupils to embrace the following attributes:

Confidence – we want pupils to be prepared to experiment and challenge themselves

Resilience – our pupils need to be prepared to change to meet new demands and not be afraid of making mistakes

Perseverance – our pupils need to challenge themselves not to give up at the first hurdle

We pride ourselves on being open to new ideas. We operate on the needs of each individual pupil and recognise the need for flexibility and to encompass new ways of thinking to ensure an effective and meaningful learning experience for all who attend.

We believe every pupil has the potential to succeed, and our style of teaching and learning promotes achievement while supporting self-esteem and confidence for a positive outlook.

The welfare and safety of our pupils and their children is paramount at Venn Boulevard Centre, and all precautions are taken to protect those in attendance.

“All pupils benefit from targets to help them to develop their social and emotional skills and to build a level of resilience.”

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“Pupils value the way in which you and your
staff make everyone feel included.”

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“Before coming to
school, you and other leaders work hard to understand the needs of individual
pupils.”

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“The most striking aspect of your school is the way in which you plan to support pupils’ individual needs.”

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“The systems and structures that you have put in place ensure that pupils feel safe at school.”

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“Pupils make strides socially and emotionally.”

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“Your school helps pupils to become
confident rounded young people.”

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“Pupils welcome new arrivals with understanding and compassion.”

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“An SEMH curriculum runs through the heart of your school.”

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“In classrooms, pupils focus hard and respond well to any advice and guidance that is given to them.”

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“Pupils at your school feel safe.”

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“Teaching at your school is characterised by positive relationships between members of staff and pupils.”

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“Pupils told inspectors that they really value the way in which they feel respected at your school.”

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“You seek to identify any triggers which cause pupils to behave erratically and you work towards eliminating these.”

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“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”

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“Pupils are given chances to reflect upon this
through ‘life books’ where observations are made, and improvements praised.”

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“Inspectors saw first-hand the way in which your staff spoke to pupils with compassion and respect.”

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“Once at school, the life coach works with
individuals to help them to deal with any anxieties that they may have.”

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“The work of the
life coach can include one-to-one work in addition to positive thinking strategies,
mindfulness and aromatherapy.”

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“Within classrooms, teachers reward positive behaviours consistently.”

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“Pupils talked to us about the way in which you
and your staff celebrate difference and help to make everyone feel valued.”

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“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”

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“Teachers and teaching assistants work hard to ensure that pupils are ‘nudged’ in the right direction in lessons.”

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“Teachers consider
pupils’ emotional well-being deeply and give them space when they need to refocus.”

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