Vision and Mission statements

Vision Statement

§                     Alderman Knight is recognised as a dynamic, vibrant, centre of excellence that is an integral part of the local community and county’s provision for pupils with special educational needs and wholly committed to ensuring they grow up to lead safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.

§                     Alderman Knight works effectively in partnership with its identified community ensuring a holistic approach to removing barriers to learning. It will provide specialist support, advice and training that ensures pupils’ diverse learning needs are recognised, barriers to learning overcome and suitable learning challenges set so that all pupils with special educational needs are enabled to fulfil their potential.

§                     Alderman Knight provides a supportive learning environment where all pupils, their families and staff feel valued.

o                    For pupils: the school will provide an enriched and extended curriculum, tailored to individual needs. They will develop positive feelings of self-worth and confidence and will make a successful transition to adulthood and be active and responsible citizens.

o                    For parents, carers and families: the school works with them, engaging them in their children’s learning, consulting and involving them in decision-making processes and so enabling the school to ensure provision both for their children and themselves is accurately matched to need.  

o                    For staff: the school is responsive to their individual needs drawing and building on their strengths and enabling them and encouraging them to develop their skills further through appropriate professional development opportunities.