Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School

Respectful children will:

• respect themselves as an individual who can make a positive contribution to the world.
• respect themselves fully in order to keep themselves safe from emotional and physical harm.
• respect their bodies and minds to keep physically and emotionally healthy. 
• respect others for who they are, even when they have ideas and beliefs different to their own.
• form relationships that through mutual respect are built on trust and wellbeing.
• demonstrate respect through following the golden rules, showing they can be attentive and considerate to the needs of others.
•  understand how to communicate appropriately in different situations.
• treat everyone and everything with care, in a way they would like to be treated themselves.

Resilient children will:

• have a strong sense of self-worth and self-belief.
• understand that they will come across barriers and challenges which will test them.
• understand they are on a learning curve and know they need to work on ways to overcome the barriers in order to improve themselves and be a success.
• thrive at the chance to try things out, and to reinforce their knowledge and improve their skills across the curriculum.
• take responsibility for their own learning and have a positive attitude towards work and being challenged.
• understand that success is not always easy, and that working hard will help them be the best that they can be and lead to success.
• Develop a growth mindset in all of their thoughts and actions. Can reframe their approach to challenges and stay motivated to work to improve skills. Instead of thinking ‘I can’t do this’, understand the power of ‘yet’ in thinking ‘I can’t do it yet’.

Reflective children will:

• understand that learning is a journey and that they can change the journey by reflecting on where they are, what they know, and where they are going.
• think critically and consider whether they can improve outcomes by adapting their approach.
• consider what they have learned, and draw on previous knowledge and skills to help them approach new learning and make connections within and between subjects.
• understand that not everything is a success the first time, and that learning from mistakes is an effective way of making progress.
• learn from the best of what has been said and done by others. Reflect on the work of others and use this knowledge to be the best that they can be (Cultural Capital).