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Vision & Values

Our vision is for Kaimes to be the best school for learners with autism and complex needs.

We do this by:

  • Keeping our learners at the centre of our decision making
  • Working alongside a range of partners to provide exciting opportunities to improve outcomes for learners
  • Engaging with critical research and innovative thinking in autism and education to ensure that staff are best skilled.
  • Delivering high quality teaching and purposeful learning to raise attainment and achievement
  • Creating a positive, inclusive and collaborative ethos where everyone feels valued and happy to come to Kaimes
  • Celebrating each person for their uniqueness and achievements

We measure this through:

  • Continuous self-evaluation and improvement
  • Programme of robust quality assurance
  • Improved attainment and achievement
  • Regular consultation and engagement with all stakeholders
  • Positive and sustained destinations

Our actions and improvements are guided by our core values:

Ambition

We have high expectations for each member of our Kaimes community. We want everyone to participate, develop and achieve.

Respect

We respect everyone for who they are. This builds feelings of trust, safety and wellbeing.

Teamwork

By utilising our individual skills and abilities, we work together and learn together so that every child or young person can succeed in life.

Independence

Our children and young people develop skills and confidence to allow them to be as independent as possible in life.