{"id":4704,"date":"2019-04-29T11:48:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T10:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sheltonjuniors.test\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:57:38","slug":"aims-ethos-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/?page_id=4704","title":{"rendered":"Aims, Ethos &#038; Values"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"sj-page-intro sj-page-intro--elevated sj-bleed alignfull wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-page-intro\">\r\n            <span class=\"sj-eyebrow\">Welcome to Shelton Juniors<\/span>\r\n                <h1>Our aims, ethos &amp; values<\/h1>\r\n                <div class=\"sj-page-intro__lede\">\r\n            <p>To create a school where every child can reach their full potential, ready for the next step in their education.<\/p>        <\/div>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"sj-styled-p sj-styled-p--lead sj-styled-p--bg-navy sj-styled-p--align-center alignwide wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-styled-paragraph\">\r\n                <div class=\"sj-styled-p__box sj-styled-p__box--navy\">\r\n                <div class=\"sj-styled-p__rich\">\r\n            <p><strong><em>Together, we learn, trust and succeed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Learn<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 reaching your full potential through curiosity and concentration.<br><strong><em>Trust<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 caring staff to support every child in school through collaboration.<br><strong><em>Succeed<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 overcoming barriers through resilience and reflectiveness.<\/p>        <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"sj-feature-section sj-feature-section--tone-white sj-bleed alignfull wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-image-feature\">\r\n    <div class=\"sj-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"sj-feature sj-feature--image-left\">\r\n            <div class=\"sj-feature__media sj-reveal\">\r\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SLT-E26-89901.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sj-feature__copy sj-reveal\">\r\n                <span class=\"sj-eyebrow\">Our promise<\/span>                <h2>Children at the heart of everything we do<\/h2>                <p>We build a happy, curious and confident community where every child discovers their superpowers and grows into their best self.<\/p>                                    <p style=\"margin-top:1.2rem;\">\r\n                        <a class=\"sj-btn sj-btn--primary\" href=\"#we-make-these-promises\">\r\n                            Read our promise                            <svg class=\"sj-btn__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-make-these-promises\">We make these promises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will always consider our <strong>children<\/strong> as our first priority. <em>They are why we are here.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will always have <strong>high expectations<\/strong> of the children and each other. <em>By doing so, we are investing in the future of our community.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will teach <strong>skills and knowledge<\/strong> that our children need. <em>Their success is our success.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will all <strong>work hard, show resilience and enjoy<\/strong> our time at Shelton. <em>This is how children and adults will be successful.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will recruit and retain the <strong>best quality staff<\/strong>. <em>This will ensure that our children get the very best education possible.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will be <strong>open and transparent<\/strong> in everything we do, in order to build strong parent and school partnerships. <em>Together we can constantly improve.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will always remember that <strong>all children<\/strong> are important. <em>Everyone should always be included in all we do.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will keep our children <strong>safe<\/strong> at all times and develop their ability to be responsible for their personal safety and wellbeing. <em>Everyone will keep themselves safe and well.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"sj-styled-p sj-styled-p--body wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-styled-paragraph has-text-align-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sj-styled-p__rich\">\r\n            <p>We aim to educate and nurture the whole child \u2014 providing opportunities for them to discover and develop their unique talents in emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, creative and physical areas.<\/p>        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"sj-styled-p sj-styled-p--body wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-styled-paragraph has-text-align-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sj-styled-p__rich\">\r\n            Our curriculum, assemblies and rewards are built around these characters so children can spot and celebrate strengths in themselves and each other.        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"sj-styled-p sj-styled-p--body wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-styled-paragraph has-text-align-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sj-styled-p__rich\">\r\n            <p>We create a culture of achievement within a vibrant and stimulating learning environment, ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels of ability. Our positive behaviour policy supports our goal to be active and inspiring learners. We promote the <strong>Shelton Superpowers<\/strong>:<\/p>        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n<section style=\"--sj-power-count:5\" class=\"sj-powers-section sj-powers-section--selector sj-bleed alignfull wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-superpowers-showcase\" data-power-selector=\"\">\r\n    <div class=\"sj-powers-selector\">\r\n        <header class=\"sj-powers-selector__head sj-reveal\">\r\n            <span class=\"sj-eyebrow\">Meet the Superheros<\/span>            <h2>Heros that shape the way we learn<\/h2>            <p> <\/p>        <\/header>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sj-powers-stage sj-reveal\" aria-label=\"SuperPowers character selector\">\r\n            <div class=\"sj-powers-stage__characters\">\r\n                                            <figure\r\n                    class=\"sj-power-character is-active\"\r\n                    style=\"--sj-power-index:0;--sj-power-offset:0;\"\r\n                    role=\"button\"\r\n                    tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                    aria-pressed=\"true\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"sj-powers-1-detail-0\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Show Thinker\"\r\n                    data-power-character\r\n                    data-power-index=\"0\"\r\n                >\r\n                                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Thinker.png\" alt=\"Thinker\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                    <\/figure>\r\n                                            <figure\r\n                    class=\"sj-power-character is-after\"\r\n                    style=\"--sj-power-index:1;--sj-power-offset:1;\"\r\n                    role=\"button\"\r\n                    tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"sj-powers-1-detail-1\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Show Investigator\"\r\n                    data-power-character\r\n                    data-power-index=\"1\"\r\n                >\r\n                                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Investigator.png\" alt=\"Investigator\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                    <\/figure>\r\n                                            <figure\r\n                    class=\"sj-power-character is-after\"\r\n                    style=\"--sj-power-index:2;--sj-power-offset:2;\"\r\n                    role=\"button\"\r\n                    tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"sj-powers-1-detail-2\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Show Collaborator\"\r\n                    data-power-character\r\n                    data-power-index=\"2\"\r\n                >\r\n                                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Collaborator.png\" alt=\"Collaborator\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                    <\/figure>\r\n                                            <figure\r\n                    class=\"sj-power-character is-after\"\r\n                    style=\"--sj-power-index:3;--sj-power-offset:3;\"\r\n                    role=\"button\"\r\n                    tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"sj-powers-1-detail-3\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Show Perseverer\"\r\n                    data-power-character\r\n                    data-power-index=\"3\"\r\n                >\r\n                                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Perseverer.png\" alt=\"Perseverer\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                    <\/figure>\r\n                                            <figure\r\n                    class=\"sj-power-character is-after\"\r\n                    style=\"--sj-power-index:4;--sj-power-offset:4;\"\r\n                    role=\"button\"\r\n                    tabindex=\"0\"\r\n                    aria-pressed=\"false\"\r\n                    aria-controls=\"sj-powers-1-detail-4\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Show Reflector\"\r\n                    data-power-character\r\n                    data-power-index=\"4\"\r\n                >\r\n                                            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Reflector.png\" alt=\"Reflector\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                    <\/figure>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sj-powers-stage__spotlight\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sj-powers-details\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n                                    <article\r\n                        id=\"sj-powers-1-detail-0\"\r\n                        class=\"sj-powers-details__item is-active\"\r\n                        data-power-detail\r\n                        data-power-index=\"0\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"false\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <span>1 of 5<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Thinker<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Asks brilliant questions and plans with care.<\/p>                    <\/article>\r\n                                    <article\r\n                        id=\"sj-powers-1-detail-1\"\r\n                        class=\"sj-powers-details__item\"\r\n                        data-power-detail\r\n                        data-power-index=\"1\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <span>2 of 5<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Investigator<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Digs deeper and finds out for themselves.<\/p>                    <\/article>\r\n                                    <article\r\n                        id=\"sj-powers-1-detail-2\"\r\n                        class=\"sj-powers-details__item\"\r\n                        data-power-detail\r\n                        data-power-index=\"2\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <span>3 of 5<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Collaborator<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Listens, shares and lifts the team up.<\/p>                    <\/article>\r\n                                    <article\r\n                        id=\"sj-powers-1-detail-3\"\r\n                        class=\"sj-powers-details__item\"\r\n                        data-power-detail\r\n                        data-power-index=\"3\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <span>4 of 5<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Perseverer<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Keeps going when things get tricky.<\/p>                    <\/article>\r\n                                    <article\r\n                        id=\"sj-powers-1-detail-4\"\r\n                        class=\"sj-powers-details__item\"\r\n                        data-power-detail\r\n                        data-power-index=\"4\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <span>5 of 5<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Reflector<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Looks back to grow forward.<\/p>                    <\/article>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Concentration<\/strong> \u2014 <em>we manage distractions, enjoy getting \u2018lost\u2019 in our learning and use metacognitive strategies to help us become the best learners we can be.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curiosity<\/strong> \u2014 <em>we ask questions, make connections and enjoy challenging ourselves.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2014 <em>we listen to and respect the opinions of others, make valuable contributions and enjoy helping others.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resilience<\/strong> \u2014 <em>we persevere when our learning gets difficult; we are not afraid to ask for help and get excited about trying something new. We don\u2019t give up!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflection<\/strong> \u2014 <em>we celebrate our successes, learn from our mistakes and compete with ourselves, not others.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In addition, we build strong individuals through promoting and expecting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tolerance and empathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honesty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our long term goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a curriculum that develops our children\u2019s independence, respect, creativity, personal responsibility, self-esteem, empathy and resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and share our skills with each other effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a team with a broad and rich level of skill and experience who are ready to lead and inspire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work more closely with our parents, families and wider community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop our outside learning and play spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our use of computing technology through the provision of equipment and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work more closely with other schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children share their learning, skills and knowledge so that they have an impact on their community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"sj-cta-wrap sj-bleed alignfull wp-block-shelton-core-blocks-cta-band\">\r\n    <div class=\"sj-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"sj-cta sj-reveal\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                                    <h2>See how our values come to life<\/h2>\r\n                                                    <p>Explore the curriculum, pupil voice and the people who help make Shelton such a positive place to learn.<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sj-cta__actions\">\r\n                                    <a class=\"sj-btn sj-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/?page_id=3858\">\r\n                        Our curriculum                        <svg class=\"sj-btn__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>                    <\/a>\r\n                                                    <a class=\"sj-btn sj-btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/?page_id=4705\">Who\u2019s Who<\/a>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our school aims, ethos, values and the promises we make to children and families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4703,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"shelton_page_layout":"information","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4704","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4704"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10546,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4704\/revisions\/10546"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}