Charity Status

 

Registered charity from 10 July 2018.

The advancement of education at Fairview School, which will be achieved by the following methods: to promote close co-operation and communication between parents and school to study and discuss matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils to engage in activities which support and advance the education of pupils attending the school or pupils who are supported by services based at the school. b) The relief of those in need by reason of complex need or being a parent or carer of such individual by the promotion of peer support of families, carers and pupils.

School Visions, Aims and Values

 

 

Vision

Fairview School is passionate about learning, achievement and enjoyment for all.  We will work in partnership, challenging ourselves to improve and innovate to meet the individual needs of children and young people with complex and enduring needs, in an ever changing world.

 Values

Respect           Integrity        Empowerment      Compassion

Aims

We aim to

  • To provide a bright, stimulating, communication friendly and nurturing environment which is welcoming and inclusive
  • To work with an ethos which fosters shared values and mutual respect, recognising the importance of each individual
  • To ensure children, young people and adults are safe and protected
  • To provide opportunities for high quality and enjoyable learning to take place
  • To be innovative and adventurous in our approach to the curriculum, always challenging ourselves to improve
  • To support healthy lifestyles by promoting healthy eating, active lifestyles and positive mental well being
  • To empower children and young people so that they develop curiosity, can make choices and become as resilient and independent as possible
  • To champion pupil voice in all we do
  • To encourage leadership at all levels
  • To provide consistent and effective transitions into nursery, between classes and post school, which build on pupils’ experiences and learning
  • To encourage and enable open communication and partnerships between staff, pupils, families and other agencies
  • To be an integral part of the wider community and share good practice to promote inclusion
  • To work in collaboration with others to be the best we can be

Within the national context of a Curriculum for Excellence we are committed to ensuring that the children and pupils of the school become

  • Successful Learners
  • Confident Individuals
  • Effective Contributors
  • Responsible citizens

 In order to fulfil our aims we are committed to working in partnership with parents/carers, allied health and other associated professionals, the wider school and local community. In addition, we are involved in local and national developments which benefit the development and wellbeing of the children and young people in the school.  Inherent in the school is the principle of equalities and we ensure children and young people have access to their curriculum entitlements.

We seek to involve all staff, parents/carers and pupils in the work and life of the school, decision making processes and developments.

We work closely with officers of the Education & Children’s Services and other Council