Our Ethos and Values
Happy learners, high aspirations
Our ethos:
We are a happy school and pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, friendly, safe and secure environment where your child can flourish.
Our values:
The values we focus on are:
Respect – by valuing the diversity, rights and property of others
Enjoyment – through active enjoyment in school life
Kindness – by showing consideration to others
Cooperation – by working together appropriately to achieve our aims
Our vision is that:
All of our pupils will enjoy their education and make excellent progress regardless of their starting point
Everyone matters, is cared for, included and valued
Our school will work in partnership with others but will retain our own local community control
Our Aims
For all children to succeed and be happy
To develop a Growth Mindset in all our learners
To develop lively, enquiring and creative minds
To help learners develop an appetite for learning where they build confidence and relish the opportunity for discovery and achievement
To develop a continually evolving curriculum which is purposeful and authentic; inspiring, engaging and challenging; a curriculum which expands horizons
To help our learners develop real skills, focused on real purposes and real audiences
To embrace learning which encourages personal growth and a sense of self and belonging
To be part of an organisation where everyone will be learning: children and adults
To develop our learners as global citizens
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‘My son has left Carr Lane a confident, happy pupil with a large circle of friends thanks to all of the wonderful opportunities and experiences that the fabulous team at Carr Lane have provided over the years. It’s a wonderful school with a great community feel and I am proud to be a Carr Lane parent.’
‘He skips into school everyday and due to learning being so much fun he always wants to learn and develop his skills…’
‘When he completed his year 4 spellings they tried him with year 5 then year 6 which he has all completed. I like the fact that they didn’t just let him coast.’
‘Great education, help when needed, high standards, feeling secure, great environment to learn and a great team of staff and Head Teacher.’
‘Both of our girls who are five years apart in age attended WCLPS and received a first class education in a safe, caring and inspirational environment. Thank you all so much for this priceless start to their learning journey.’
‘Teachers have been supportive and helpful and he has done fantastically with his learning in all aspects!’
‘The patience & understanding of the staff has been amazing!’
‘She is very capable and the teachers have always gently pushed her to excel and achieve her potential. Thank you.’
‘Excellent. Improved beyond our expectations. Pushed to his potential in all areas especially reading.’
‘He has been very enthusiastic about his school work and enjoyed every moment of his time.’
‘Willerby Carr Lane is a fantastic school, with nurturing and caring staff who strive to support the children in achieving their full potential. I would have no hesitation in recommending this as a school to any parent.’
‘What an amazing start for him at Carr Lane I can’t thank you enough.’
‘He has not only developed in his ability but in his confidence!’
‘All of the staff at Willerby Carr Lane work together to create a happy and welcoming environment for children to learn, develop and grow into confident, well rounded children.’
‘She has loved the musical opportunities in the form of singing.’
‘She is always so keen and happy to go to school.’
‘Couldn’t have picked a better school!!’
‘We have had 3 children go to Carr Lane School and their years there have been extremely happy, our eldest moved from another school to Carr Lane in Year 1 when we moved house and it was the best decision we ever made. He became a happier boy overnight and started to enjoy school. I would have no hesitation in recommending this school to another parent.’
‘This is one of the reasons people move to Willerby’
‘We have two children at the school and we never hear any complaints about the school from them and I can honestly say all the teachers have been superb.’
‘I have been particularly impressed with the way in which Care Lane teach the non core curriculum subjects such as DT and music. The children get a really great deal at Carr Lane with a carefully crafted curriculum from Caring and expert staff. Thank you.’
‘A Fantastic school and my child is very happy here!’
‘In my eyes, this is an outstanding school and is highly recommended!’
‘He loves school and I feel that he has been pushed which is good.’
‘The EYFS department are a brilliant group of teachers and we will miss them greatly.’
‘All the foundation staff are amazing and he has loved every minute!’
‘He really has progressed so much since starting school and has become such a confident boy.’
‘The teaching staff really understood my child and how to get the best out of him.’
‘I love the experiences that he gets by being a Carr Lane Pupil and thoroughly recommend the school.’
‘He has been happy every day and enjoys school.’
‘She has enjoyed another year at school and continued to develop academically as well as skipping off into the room happily every morning which is massively important to a parent!’
‘I would definitely recommend Carr Lane Primary school to any parent. As a mum I have loved the welcoming, friendly, family style attitude that has let us join in with trips, teaching, helping, mums races,PFA etc. I will truly miss being part of the Carr Lane family team and want to thank everyone over the years for contributing so much to my boys educational journey. Well done to you all and thank you again.’
‘The teacher has understood his educational needs and given him the environment and support to let him improve. Thank you so much.’
‘She enjoys going to school and takes every task on with her own enthusiasm and enjoys all subject areas.’
‘A happy, content little boy — a product of your environment. Our continued thanks.’
‘So pleased with my child’s progress at Carr Lane. Can’t believe how far he has come in 2 years! The staff are incredibly caring and lessons are well thought out.’
‘He has developed in every area and the progress that he has made has been outstanding!’
‘A very warm and friendly school who have loved and nurtured my daughter.’