Colman Infant and Junior School

Vision and Values

At The Colman Schools we:

Dream, Believe, Belong and Achieve

Staff and children:

  • have high aspirations of ourselves and those around us.
  • believe in ourselves and those around us.
  • have a strong send of belonging within our community.
  • demonstrate the determination and perseverance to achieve in all we do.
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Vision

Our vision is for children at the The Colman Schools to be:

  • ready to take on the challenges of the world they live in.
  • able to demonstrate values that empower them to be able to become citizens of the 21st Century and develop life-long curiosity for learning and growing.
  • able to ensure they are safe in the world around them.

We will do this by being an excellent school where best practice, support and belonging are at the heart of everything we do for our staff and children.


Colman School Vision and Values
Our vision is for all children to be:ReadyRespectfulSafe
Ready to take on the challenges of the world they live in.Able to demonstrate values that empower them to be able to become citizens of the 21st Century and develop life-long curiosity for learning and growing.Able to ensure they are safe in the world around them.
ValuesEducation and high aspiration is at the heart of everything we do.  

We will:

* Equip our children with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in future education.
* Ensure children are ready to take on challenges and secure best outcomes by questioning, investigating, deepening and debating.          
Respect is at the heart of everything to do:  

Our learners will demonstrate the values of RESPECT by:
 
R – Responsibility: Taking ownership of one’s actions and understanding the impact they have on others and the environment.  
E – Enthusiasm: Showing excitement and eagerness in one’s actions and beliefs.  
S – Service: Contributing to the welfare of others and the community.  
P – Perseverance: Persisting in the face of challenges and learning from mistakes.  
E –Excellence: Striving to be the best in what one does and achieving high standards.  
C – Collaboration: Working together with others towards a common goal, sharing ideas and resources.  
T – Trust: Building and maintaining a foundation of reliability and integrity.  
Belonging is at the heart of everything we do.  

We will:  

* Be an inclusive and safe school, where children learn how to respect and care for those around them.  
* Ensure children have the skills and experiences that ensure they can keep themselves safe in the world around them.
At the Colman Schools we: Dream, Believe, Belong and Achieve

Reception Open Event | Friday 23rd May 2025

We would love to invite parents and Reception age children for 2025/26 to come and visit our amazing Early Years Provision and meet our wonderful staff! 

We have invested extensively in Early Years and are exceptionally proud to be able to offer your child the best possible start to their school journey.

You're welcome to bring your child along as they can take part in various activities in and outside of the classrooms -we want them to start feeling familiar with staff and the environment .  

We understand that starting school is a time of mixed emotions for children and parents and we want to offer new parents as well as parents considering a place at Colman Infant School, the opportunity to come and spend some time with us. We are keen to get to know you and your child ahead of their transition to school.

Please let the office know if you would like to attend by calling 01603 508530.