Strategic Development
During 2006 – 2007, our school mission, vision statement, and the core school values were affirmed.  They are set out below.

Vision            The best for all: from each the best.

 

Mission         We work together, guided by agreed aims and core school values, to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children achieve their fullest potential, to enable them to make their best contribution to society.

Core School Values
At Foyle View we believe that:

§         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;

§         children learn best in a positive, secure and relaxed environment that allows each pupil to succeed;

§         all children can learn with varying levels of support;

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

Strategic Aims 2006 – 2007

Our key aims for 2006 - 2007 were:

§      to maximise pupil achievement  through Information and Communication Technology;

§      to enhance the learning experience for pupils with more complex needs;

§      to pursue effective partnerships for school improvement;

§      to review and agree the school system of assessment, recording and reporting;

§      to become an Investors in People School;

to further develop the school’s provision for supporting pupils with severe challenging behaviour (SCB).

 

Appropriate and detailed action plans accompany each aim.  These are set out in Appendix 1. All targets achieved are highlighted in bold lettering.  In all areas the plan has moved ahead of schedule.  The Board of Governors noted the hard work and effort of all staff, parents and pupils in their commitment to continuous school improvement.  The Principal provided an overview to staff on progress in relation to strategic aims for 2006 - 2007.  Dr Dobbins also initiated a process of strategic review to develop a strategic plan for 2007 – 2010.  This involved workshops with staff and SETAQ questionnaires to all staff and parents.