Peyton’s Academy is a safe and caring community led school in which all children will grow and succeed, grounded in faith and integrity. Vision The school environment will encourage pupils to be: Flexible and adaptable, being able to participate effectively as an individual or as part of a team Skilled in the application of knowledge and prepared for their next steps in education and later life Motivated and industrious, able to maximize their potential and that of others Empowered and self-confident, with high self-esteem, creative and inquisitive Healthy and have active lifestyles, enjoying sport and the outdoors Morally responsible with a sense of community, citizenship and integrity Confident in applying the knowledge and skills they have acquired in different situations Mission Peyton’s Academy offers: A fun, vibrant, learning environment. A springboard for success Academic excellence in all curriculum subjects Development of a child’s spiritual, artistic, musical and physical potential A broader curriculum with a particular focus on enterprise & 21st-century skills Enriched learning experiences Engagement and partnership with the local community Our Ethos Through an inclusive approach to teaching and learning we aim to meet the needs of all of our children in a happy, safe and stimulating environment and help them to become confident, independent thinkers who enjoy and are enthusiastic about learning. Respect for others and valuing difference will be vigorously promoted, as will high standards of behaviour and responsibility towards others. The curriculum will be broad and well balanced and will provide the opportunity for children to learn effectively in all National Curriculum subjects. We aim to be a school that values the local community and is valued by it. We will seek to work with a wide range of community interests and groups, and individuals to ensure the children are given a rich and varied experience that equips them to develop to their full potential.