At Benton Dene School we will be:

 Valued

We recognise that every individual is unique

• We believe that everyone should be valued for their differences and we will promote respect, understanding and sensitivity

• We will foster a sense of self-esteem and self-worth 

• We want everyone to be happy, healthy, confident contributors to their community

Challenged

We believe that high expectations are the key to success

• We will set and review challenging targets for individuals, groups and the whole school

• We will challenge everyone to “be the best that they can be” 

 Supported

We recognise that a safe, stimulating, happy environment will support learning

• We will actively support all partners in their contributions to the well-being and learning of our school, local and wider community

• We will encourage everyone to make a positive contribution to work, social and leisure activities

• We will support members of our school community as individuals in achieving their personal aspirations and goals

Successful

We believe that success is important to every individual

• We will identify and nurture and creativity and communication of individuals through a broad range of experiences and challenges

• We will recognise, measure and reward success in many ways across a range of personal, academic and social achievements

• We will recognise every achievement however small the step