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    • Our Values

  • Resilient

    To create self-motivated, independent learners, problem solvers and life-long learners. To learn through working hard, being determined, motivated and adaptable.

  • Open To New Experiences

    To inspire enthusiasm for learning for life; to provide an inspirational range of experiences to develop the whole child both in and outside of the classroom; for children to ENJOY learning and embrace new experiences and challenges and discover ‘what makes them tick’.

  • Community Spirit

    To be a welcoming and inclusive school. To create rounded children for the future who see the benefits of collaboration and teamwork in the pursuit of happiness and success.

  • Kindness

    To actively teach kindness, consideration and respect so that it permeates our lives and the lives of others; To promote self-belief and belief in others; To acknowledge that everyone is different but to celebrate our differences. To understand we need to be kind and look after ourselves, others and to the environment.

  • Success

    To provide a progressive, sequential curriculum across all subject areas and to cater for the differing needs of all our children in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities. To celebrate everyone’s successes in all areas of life. We recognise that we all have different strengths and are proud when we work hard and when we SUCCEED TOGETHER.

  • Our Vision

    Learn, Enjoy, Succeed Together A community that works hard and supports each other to be the best that we can be.

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    Welcome to

    Dinnington First

    Welcome to our school website.  I am delighted and privileged to be the Headteacher at Dinnington which is an inclusive and happy school.  At Dinnington you will receive a warm welcome from children, staff, parents and governors. Everyone works extremely hard to create an environment where children feel secure, happy and motivated to learn.  The children are at the heart of all the decisions that we make. We have high expectations for them and aim to provide opportunities that are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

    We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for.  Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have.  You are very welcome to visit the school to find out more about us.

    Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Dinnington.

    Kind regards

    Caroline Ash                                                                        Headteacher

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    Student, staff & Ofsted

    Testimonials

  • This school has a true community spirit. Mutual respect permeates everything that happens here. Pupils are kind and helpful. Staff are caring and nurturing. Pupils feel happy and safe.

    Ofsted 2021

  • Leaders, staff and governors set high expectations. They want pupils to thrive.

    Ofsted 2021

  • Leaders have created a well-designed curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils. The school’s efforts to improve the quality of teaching mathematics and reading have paid dividends. Pupils achieve well in these subjects.

    Ofsted 2021

  • The school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) effectively. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is suitably adapted to meet the needs of these pupils.

    Ofsted 2021

  • Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils are taught how to adopt healthy lifestyles. There are a wide range of clubs and activities outside of the school day. Leaders have planned these so that there is something of interest for all pupils.

    Ofsted 2021

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