Ethos and Values

St Philip’s is a school where individuals are valued for themselves and where all are expected to give of their best.

We believe that young people learn and develop best with clear and consistent work and behaviour expectations and where praise, enjoyment, consideration and respect are integral to the school’s life and ethos.

We encourage students to become as independent as possible in all areas of their lives, both in and out of the classroom. We challenge students to try new things, such as developing new friendships or using public transport.

The school aims to inspire curiosity, a spirit of collaboration, and develop creative thinking, a sense of social responsibility and leadership skills. A strong sense of community underpins everything we do – learning to respect each other’s backgrounds and beliefs. We value commitment, we celebrate success and we offer an environment which not only leads to academic success but also to self-discovery and a sense of personal worth and well-being.

Students develop very high levels of positive behaviour and feel extremely safe. They are very considerate, very respectful and caring of others and highly positive about learning.

– Ofsted report

Blog

GCSE Art

Our GCSE Art students have been working hard this week putting together their final art pieces for their exam portfolios.  The pupils chose to work in a variety of mediums from painting to sculpture to textiles and silk screen painting.  …

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Beach Theatre Workshop

Woodlands class recently visited the Polka Theatre to take part in a workshop in their new Sensory Space.  The workshop focused on the beach and pupils enjoyed explored using all their senses from smelling ice cream to playing beach ball …

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A Rosette from Royalty

Well done to Eva who took part in the Royal Windsor Horse Show and met the Duchess of Edinburgh, who presented Eva with her rosette. Eva  was taking part in the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Fancy Dress Parade that …

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TAG Youth Club

TAG kids are really excited to launch their latest Youth Club at St Philip’s School. TAG Kids provides a safe space for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 with high functioning additional needs (mild to …

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