all children have a right to learn;

children’s needs come first;

a child’s experience of being disabled is heavily influenced by the views and structures around him/her;

all children should be enabled to take greater control over their lives;

all children can learn with varying levels of support;

every person at Foyle View School should be treated with respect.  

To create an enabling, learning environment that fosters high self-esteem through high expectations.

To promote self-determination (see policy).

To provide individualised planning for each pupil where appropriate.

To provide educational opportunities that  meet individual and group needs.

To meet the individual needs of the pupils, recognising the range of intelligences and learning preferences and use active and agreed approaches. 

To enable our pupils to be happy and autonomous learners.   

To share good practice.

To deliver the N. Ireland curriculum at an appropriate level.