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Vision and Values
Talavera Infant School Ethos
At Talavera Infant School we want the best for every child. We believe that however long a child is with us, if it is one term or three years it is important that they make good progress and are equipped for the next part of their education. The staff work hard to make sure children feel that they belong and are part of a caring community. We have high expectations for our children and believe that every child can be successful. Our curriculum is based around topics which we hope excite and motivate the children to learn and encourage parents to participate in their child’s learning.
Our School Motto
Engage, Inspire, Achieve
Our School Values
- Honesty – We tell the truth even when it is difficult
- Kindness – We welcome everyone who joins our school and help each other
- Pride – We enjoy achieving together and on our own
- Ambition – We try our best and rise to a challenge, never giving up!
We are very proud of our school and work hard to foster confidence and a love of learning in all our children. We believe that high quality learning is achieved by providing first hand experiences and opportunities to explore and solve problems through a rich, engaging curriculum.
Aldershot is a garrison town and many of our children come from service families; bringing a rich diversity to our school that we welcome and value. We understand and embrace the challenge of change and have established a culture that welcomes new children and supports their integration quickly and successfully.
Our school values are central to the spirit, ethos and culture of Talavera Infant School and help us to ensure that we achieve our vision statement for each individual child.
Our Vision
At Talavera Infant School, we nurture every child to Engage, Inspire and Achieve within a safe, secure and welcoming environment where they feel valued, confident and ready to learn.
We believe that every moment matters. Our creative and ambitious curriculum is built around rich first‑hand experiences that excite curiosity, celebrate diversity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We place reading, language and communication at the heart of all we do, ensuring every child is included, challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Learning at Talavera is joyful, purposeful and fun. We laugh together, smile together and take pride in our achievements. We have high expectations for behaviour and learning, underpinned by kindness, honesty, ambition and pride, so that all children develop strong values, independence and resilience.
We work in close partnership with families and the wider community to provide meaningful opportunities, strong relationships and the best possible outcomes for every child. Our aim is for all pupils to leave Talavera happy, confident and well prepared for the next stage of their learning journey and for life beyond school.