Growing Hearts

• Our children will understand, talk about, and manage their emotions.
• We will teach children about the impact of their behaviour on others and how to treat others with respect, understanding and love.
• All members of the Manuden community will be aware of their feelings and emotions and know how to regulate them.
• We will encourage curiosity about the world around us, as well as intellectual curiosity including understanding others and being curious about those who are different from us. 

Growing Minds

• Our children will leave our school having developed the skills and knowledge to prepare for life in the modern world through a challenging, inspiring, and well-sequenced curriculum, ensuring clear progression.
• Mental and physical wellbeing will be at the heart of what we do, teaching everyone how to keep themselves healthy in these areas.
• Staff and pupils will understand how the brain works and how this knowledge can support their development.
• We will learn to look for happiness in everyday life.
• Pupils will understand how our feelings, emotions, and mental health impact our learning and be equipped with strategies to regulate them so we can stay focused.
• Our pupils will be encouraged to be independent learners, taking ownership of their learning and knowing how to access support when needed.