We are part of the LEO Academy Trust. At Manor Park, we believe that every child is entitled to the best possible education and we are committed to providing this through high standards in teaching and learning, by promoting self-esteem, and by ensuring that all children feel valued.
At Manor Park Primary we believe that the provision of a visually attractive and stimulating environment is an important part of developing thought. Each child's strengths will be encouraged and nurtured and their weaknesses addressed. Our mission statement is Confident Children Enjoying Learning and this reflects our commitment to child-centered learning offering a creative curriculum promoting independence. Our core values are:
- To promote opportunities for every child to think creatively and critically to solve problems and to make a difference for the better.
- To develop confidence so children believe they can achieve.
- To have high expectations of ourselves, children and others.
- To realize the importance of reflection time to think and see the way forward.
- To promote the values of co-operation and teamwork.
- For children to ASK questions.
- To realize mistakes are great learning opportunities.
- To take a considered risk and to develop resilience.
We have an exciting Curriculum at Manor Park Primary. In all-year groups, children are encouraged to question and consider points of view with a focused lesson on philosophy for learning. Independence is promoted and a well-embedded creative linked curriculum is in place which is based on the Cornerstones Curriculum and is supported by themes allowing many cross-curricular links to be made within different areas of the curriculum as well as being enriched through trips, outside learning, and after school clubs.
Throughout the year, teachers choose the Imaginative Learning Projects they are going to teach from the ones available for their year group. The children’s interests are taken into account when deciding on which project to teach with a particular class. The projects are usually taught across a half term but this can be longer or shorter depending on the project.
As a school, we value and celebrate the diverse heritages of everybody at Manor Park. Alongside this, we value and celebrate being part of Britain. In general terms, this means that we celebrate traditions, such as customs in the year, for example, Remembrance during the Autumn term, and the annual visit from the Pantomime around Christmas. We also celebrate the Saints days St. George for England, St. David for Wales, and St. Andrew for Scotland.
The children at Manor Park are taught from the very beginning of their education here how to treat others properly despite their differences, beliefs, or backgrounds. The recent Ofsted report stated, "all staff and pupils say that their school operates as a harmonious community." Outside agencies and school trips often report how well behaved the students are.
The children are encouraged to express their views and beliefs in a supportive and respectful environment. Through P4C and PSE, the children put forward their opinion and learn to be accepting of the difference between them. They are given the choice throughout the school.
