Are aware of themselves and their effect on others, conscious of
the individual needs of each learner and able to modify their
communication and our programme to ensure success for each
student. A mindful educator knows that they create the
relationships in which learning takes place and practices
mindfulness to ensure this can be optimal, healthy and
nurturing.
As demonstrated by an educator who sees the best in each learner
and communicates this through enjoyment and excitement for
effort and progress. As healthy development demands clear
articulation of a positive message, our educators focus on
communicating their pleasure in getting to know
each student,
understanding their challenges, and responding and
showing an interest in each student’s desire to
communicate.
Encourages good behaviour through close connections
between educators and learners. Educators are clear and
expressive about expectations and boundaries to build
connections and mutual respect in our community.
Our educators are chosen and trained to be clear, colourful,
articulate models for students’ speech. We emphasise our belief
in the importance of clear speech – the medium through which we
communicate with one another – in our classroom communication.
This enables students to become confident,
expressive speakers and aware, empathetic listeners.
Is an appropriate space physically in terms of up-to-date
classrooms, equipment and resources and also a nurturing
emotional space for learning. This means an evolving,
dynamic physical environment with learning materials that
excite students and stimulate their curiosity. Most importantly
it provides comfort, safety and security for each learner to be
who they are, learn in the best individual way and to feel
valued and cared for.
For both learners and educators to allow for our expectations to be
carried out through careful planning. Our mentorship and
supervision structures support teachers in meeting expectations.
Teachers plan and document each child’s progress, sharing it with
mentors and parents. Educators who are supported in this way
also know we trust them to vary a lesson plan for a ‘teachable
moment’ if they deem it right.
We engage parents in their children’s education to form a
partnership with educators and a strong support base for each
child. Parents know their child best. Educators have specialist
skills. Together they create a balanced, holistic view of a
child that becomes a loving, supportive foundation for
learning.
Keeps educators thriving on a continuous learning path that both
challenges them and encourages them to share their learning with
colleagues. Our training
programme ensures ongoing professional development for
all staff across a variety of relevant disciplines.
Is our key to engagement, imagination
and creativity. All our teachers
are EduDrama-trained to be able to use drama-based
techniques in appropriate contexts to excite
children’s desire to participate, explore and discover. This we
do through creating imaginative scenarios
and introducing a wide range of stimulating literature
in poetry and prose, with educators structuring drama, role play
and imaginative activities to bring in familiar characters
and situations so that children can take the lead. In this way
our students practise their language, empathy and leadership
skills to develop in healthy ways.
