Aims / Ethos
Just Learn Independent School is committed to supporting learners in “building the pathway to their future.”
Our Aim
Our aim is to actively work towards student reintegration into mainstream school or reintegration into their next appropriate step. The objective of our interventions is to move the student to a level, socially, emotionally and educationally, where they are better placed to achieve academically. We provide opportunities for pupils to follow accredited courses including GCSEs, Functional Skills, AQA Awards and the Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme.
Our Vision
Our vision and strategic direction of education focus on a holistic approach to learning which is broader than examination results and targets as well as recognises the provisions’ role in developing responsible citizens and an effective workforce. This includes personalised learning: Pupil Passports, Personal Development Plans and Individual Learning Plans, supported by Care Plans. Pupils receive bespoke support and guidance to meet their very often complex needs. All students are allocated a key worker who is available to discuss their various social, emotional and academic options. Each term, there is a review date set for each learner. We are working towards a policy of no exclusions through using the tools of conflict resolution and rewarding learning by building relationships based on high expectations and choice.
The learning experience of all our pupils focuses on supporting them to achieve more, through integrated educational pathways. As well as developing curriculum-based skills; young people will be encouraged to celebrate their own progress with acquiring skills such as listening and sharing ideas through discussion. Our curriculum is supplemented by a wide range of specialist workshops, events and trips.
Our Ethos
Our school has an inclusive ethos that supports the learning and wellbeing of all pupils. We provide a restorative experience of education within a structured and safe environment. Teaching staff and teaching assistants’ model positive relationships and there is an emphasis on the development of language and communication skills and a focus on social and emotional behaviour.
Some students have an increased risk of abuse, and additional barriers can exist for some students with respect to recognising or disclosing it. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice and recognise students diverse circumstances. We ensure that all students have the same protection, regardless of any barriers they may face, preventing the impairment of students mental health and physical health. We strive to ensure that students grow up in the circumstances and environment consistent with the provision of working together to safeguard children in education.
We reward learning by building relationships based on high expectations and choice.
Overall, the school is designed to support learners to want to achieve and do well. The school environment focuses on pupils’ achievements and not only their academic skills but also their social, moral and cultural development to understand and prosper within society.