Our philosophy

Here at Brigshaw, we firmly believe the two most important activities are learning and teaching. Our core values ensure that we are committed to:

• developing young people as lifelong learners by recognising and unlocking each individual's promise and potential. We hope they will enjoy their time at Brigshaw, and leave with an active love of learning, as critical thinkers with open and enquiring minds.
  
• developing young people as humane, tolerant individuals, who respect others' differences, values and cultures, and have a generosity of spirit. We aim to support and value all who study, work and play here by providing a safe, inclusive and secure environment in which to grow and learn.
  
• developing young people's sense of self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline by encouraging and challenging them to have high expectations of themselves, and high aspirations for themselves. We encourage them to develop a sense of pride in, and belonging to, our learning community.
  
• developing a sense of morality in young people, enabling them to have an understanding of what is right and what is wrong, and making them responsible for their actions.
  
• encouraging young people to engage with their community at local, national and international level as informed and active citizens with a strong social and environmental conscience. We also hope that our school will be a focus for learning for our local community.
  
• equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enable them to play a full part in the world of work, training, further and higher education, according to their abilities and aptitudes.
  
• encouraging and celebrating young people's efforts and successes across the full range of personal, social, academic and extra-curricular activities and experiences we offer.