Our Aims
Standards:
To enable pupils to make good progress in relation to their prior attainment and to achieve the highest possible standards in all areas of the curriculum.
Quality:
To provide the pupils with teaching of high quality that has clear aims, uses effective methods and suitable resources, and which is matched to their differing needs.
• To provide the pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum which stimulates their interest in a wide range of intellectual, cultural, aesthetic, physical and environment issues.
• To enable the pupils to self evaluate, to take pride in their work and to strive towards high achievement.
• To enable pupils to be confident and self-motivated.
• To enable pupils to develop their cognitive skills and an investigative approach to learning.
Efficiency:
To provide clear leadership and effective management which takes the school forward.
• To plan realistically and make effective use of the school’s resources in order to achieve the best possible learning outcomes.
• To provide a lively, stimulating and well-organised learning environment in which staff work co-operatively towards the school’s aims.
Ethos:
To create a happy, secure and stimulating atmosphere in which each child can develop positive and co-operative relationships, tolerance, understanding and respect for all people.
• To involve parents in school life to ensure that all aspects of pupils’ progress are fully shared and supported.
• To involve the school in the wider community.
Balfour Infant School, Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent ME1 2QT
For all general enquiries please contact our Headteacher Ms D Atkinson
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Ms D Atkinson
For all enquiries relating to SEND please contact our LINC Mrs M Forbes
Our Data Protection Officer is Ms D Atkinson
Tel: 01634 338280
office@balfourinf.medway.sch.uk