Welcome to our Community
Mrs Lucie Lakin
Principal
Mrs Lucie Lakin
Principal
Carr Manor Community School is exactly that, a community. That means our core values are about building and maintaining a community within the school.
We achieve that through several major initiatives. Our House system, for example, ensures that every pupil and staff member is part of a team. Our Coaching programme consists of circle-based sessions that ensures every child is part of the community.
As pupils progress through our school they benefit from continuity and personalised learning. This also means that the values of a community that is both diverse and harmonious are extended to all pupils throughout their learning.
We are one of only a few ‘all-through’ schools in Leeds. Being an all-through school means our pupils benefit from an easier transition between year groups, shared expertise across the school, tailored teaching, shared resources, flexibility in the curriculum and the strong relationships that make our community what it is.
We also build lasting relationships with families who have children with us from the beginning of their education up to when they move on to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
School Values
At Carr Manor Community School we have four key values that ensure every child can achieve the best possible outcomes:
Know our children well
Partners in Learning
Character for learning
enjoy and achieve
We recognise that our children are individuals. In order to help us understand our children’s views, aspirations, worries and expectations, we take the time to get to know our children well. We do this in a variety of ways, for example, our unique Coaching and House programme brings together children of different ages in small groups with their coach at least three times a week. We understand the importance of building, maintaining and repairing relationships, and we work restoratively to make sure we move forwards together.
Additionally, our Flexible Learning programme goes beyond the curriculum to provide further opportunities for pupils and staff to build strong relationships that equip children with the life skills they need to reach their goals.
At Carr Manor Community School we have a relationship-led approach to learning. Pupils respond well to the personalised and creative curriculum, which leads to good levels of achievement. Each class forms a ‘Learning Relationship Agreement’ to ensure that individual learning needs and expectations are met. We communicate on a weekly basis to families through our ‘At A Glance’ publication, the school website updates, texting service, letters and email. Progress reports and other publications are issued each half-term.
Families can contact their child’s coach at any time to discuss areas of concern or celebration. We actively encourage families to come into school on a frequent basis to see showcases of the children’s work, enjoy performances and meet with colleagues.
Often learning can be difficult and challenges will emerge for many children. To enable learning, our dedicated team of staff encourage, guide and support pupils to develop and demonstrate Character for Learning skills and dispositions, such as independence, teamwork and resilience.
Additionally, our Passengers into Crew programme encourages children to take on a leadership role in school, such as reading mentor, sports leader or running one of our Flexible Learning clubs.
Our Independent Learning approach is tailored to encourage each pupil to learn beyond the classroom and to enjoy the stretch and challenge of working independently.
We believe that providing opportunities for pupils to take responsibility within school will help them acquire the character they need, not just for academic success, but for life in general.
Pupils frequently exceed their aims in school, irrespective of their starting point. We are an inclusive school, and our staff team is equipped to support and encourage progress whatever your child’s level of need.
Our commitment to having a sense of community means that any issues are addressed quickly.
This safe learning environment allows all pupils to enjoy their time in school and achieve the outcomes they want for the future.
It is important to us that children have the opportunity to experience a broad and enquiry-based curriculum, so they can explore, enjoy and achieve during their learning time with us.
