Ethos, Vision and Values

The aims of our school

We want our children and young people to:

• Love learning
• Aquire new skills to make as much progress as possible
• Be as independent as they possibly can
• Form life long friendships
• Get to know new people at Pear Tree and in other settings
• Be ready to move into adulthood with confidence

We want our staff to:

• Put the needs of the children / young people at the centre of everything they do
• Be committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Demonstrate respect for the whole school family
• Be a positive and caring role model
• Embrace a total communication environment and play an active role within it
• Encourage independence and raise aspirations for all young people

We will never do something for children or young people that they have the chance of doing for themselves