Vision and Values

Code of Conduct

Walton High is a centre of learning. Values of excellence and scholarship blend with innovation in learning styles. The fun and fundamentals of learning matter.

Every member of the Walton High community has the right to attend classes, take part in activities and to carry out their duties without being hindered by any other person or group. There are no innocent bystanders when learning is being disrupted or someone is being hurt or belittled by others.

Home School Agreement

For the student, you can expect to

reach the highest levels of achievement of which you are capable
receive good teaching, through a well-planned curriculum
be treated as an individual and valued as such
receive a wide range of challenging opportunities for learning
have access to Walton High’s learning resources
be involved in assessing your own progress
have good advice and support from your teachers, tutor and support staff

For the parent, you can expect to

see well qualified Walton High staff offering high quality teaching
see a range of exciting learning opportunities beyond the National Curriculum
have your child attend a learning community which is safe and well resourced
receive regular reports about your child’s progress and achievements
be kept closely informed about your child’s attendance and behaviour
have any concerns you raise responded to in an appropriate manner

As students we expect you to

make the most of the educational opportunities presented
follow the Code of Conduct and deal with others in a caring way
recognise the qualities and realise the talents you have
try to meet targets and deadlines
aim for 100% attendance and to set out to learn as much as you can
take pride in, and care for, our excellent learning environment
alert Walton High staff to any problems when they arise

As parents we expect you to

encourage your child to take advantage of all the learning opportunities presented
ensure your child follows the teaching and learning expectations of Walton High
support Walton High’s Code of Conduct
ensure your child attends every day, explaining reasons for absence
make sure we know anything we need to know to help your child
raise any concerns with staff in an appropriate manner and work with them to achieve a resolution
let us know when you think Walton High’s principles are not evident in its practices

Promoting British Values

At Walton High, the values related to democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect are delivered through the formal and informal curriculum – above all the school practices these values in everything it does.

Students are taught about the country’s constitution and learn how to question institutions but at the same time respect them. Through participating in elections for bodies such as the Student Council, young people learn how these are conducted and how to make their voice heard to influence the outcome.

The school’s rules and expectations are clear and fair. Students learn not only about their rights but also their responsibilities. Students gain an understanding of the legal system through visits to the magistrates’ court and visits from Crown Court judges. Within the school a restorative approach is taken to resolving conflict and harm done to others.

The development of an awareness of self and rights is coupled with an appreciation of society and individual and collective responsibility. The school promotes an anti-bullying culture.

The commitment to securing social justice through high quality education that promotes inclusion and embraces diversity is central to Walton High’s vision as are the values of honesty, integrity, tolerance and respect. These things permeate all aspects of the school’s work.