Values and aspirations

The values and aspirations of Summerdown School will reflect those of the Southfield Trust. 

At The Southfield Trust we are focused on preparing our pupils/students for the next stage in their lives, whether that be transitioning from home to a new school setting, moving to another phase of education, or entering the world of training and employment beyond the age of 16.

We believe all of our pupils/students have right to be happy, to be heard, to participate and to contribute. We have expressed this belief in core aspirations for our pupils/students and interpreted them in sets of values for each school.

Southfield Trust Core Aspirations:

Our Trust Development Plan is focussed on helping all of our young people to:

• Build positive relationships  
• Make choices    
• Be independent      
• Make a contribution to society
• Move successfully to the next stage in their lives                    
• Be safe and well in the world  
• Achieve their potential  

 

Summerdown School Core Aspirations:

• Generalise and use knowledge to improve independence
• Live healthy lives
• Build friendships
• Participate in society and community
• Actively engage in life-long learning and enhance employability

 

The Southfield Centre Core Aspirations:

• Become independent learners
• Communicate needs, preferences and ideas
• Develop physical skills
• Fully engage in a wide range of learning opportunities
• Make friends, foster relationships and enjoy spending time with others

 

Summerdown & the Southfield Centre Values

• Individuality (be yourself)
• Confidence (be proud) 
• Enjoyment (be happy) 
• Participation (join in)
• Determination (be strong)