Our Christian Vision and Values
An Inclusive Learning Community, rooted in God
Nonington is a place of learning where all are cared for and supported. Nonington has high expectations of all, so they fulfil their God given aspirations within and outside our small school community. Following the example of Jesus, we trust each other, valuing everyone’s unique contribution.
Our Christian Vision is deeply rooted in the message that is shared within Matthew 19: 13-15.
One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: “Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these.” After laying hands on them, he left.
Just as Jesus taught the disciples, each child is at the centre of everything that we do within our school community. We value the contribution that every member of our school community makes, within, through and beyond our core purpose of learning. When Jesus said, "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me", he showed the disciples the inclusive ethos which we build our school on. As an inclusive learning community, every person is valued, challenges and nurtured to be the best that they can be. All are encouraged, inspired and provided with opportunities to develop and grow within and beyond the classroom.
Our Values
Wisdom
By Jesus saying ‘Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me’ Jesus taught wisdom.
We value the contribution of our children in all that we do. We listen to each other, with high regard for child voice in order to support their development. Each child’s skills and talents are promoted so everyone plays their part in our school and makes a contribution to the wider community.
Hope
By bringing the children to Jesus so that he would lay hands on and pray over them the parents demonstrated hope.
We develop each member of the school community to fulfil their aspirations, by growing in hope and resilience. We provide a curriculum which enables our children to develop academically, morally, physically, socially, spiritually. We develop our partnerships with other schools and organisations to grow and support each other, creating a wider culture of hope.
Trust
By Jesus saying ‘God’s kingdom is made up of people like these’ Jesus demonstrated a trust in everyone by sharing his Kingdom with all.
We are an inclusive learning community where through thinking about everyone's needs, feelings and aspirations, we recognise and celebrate the contribution each person makes. The whole school community places trust in each other to embrace the high expectations of our school.