The Pioneer Academy Vision

We put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.

The Pioneer Academy Expectations

Safe:

• Schools are safe and secure.
• Safeguarding is effective and robust
• Similarities and differences are celebrated; everyone thrives and flourishes

Happy:

• Pupils and staff are positive and succeed in a supportive environment
• Wellbeing for all
• High standards of attendance and enjoyment are outcomes of an inclusive TPA school

Learning:

• Learning is achieved by the successful sequencing of memorable experiences
• Learners are engaged, resilient and enthusiastic
• Learning outcomes are ambitious due to knowledgeable and effective teaching

What will a child experience as they enter a TPA school?

• A warm welcoming greeting
• A safe, secure, well-maintained environment
• Staff photographs and names displayed outside the classroom
• Class vision displayed outside the classroom
• Vibrant curriculum door displays
• Display of information about their year or class ‘Pioneer’

What does a TPA classroom look like?

• Balance of supporting, challenging and celebrating learning through inclusive, high quality, vibrant displays
• Word rich environment
• Classrooms are well-resourced, clearly labelled and organised
• Engaging book corners with good quality of books for all readers
• Inclusive physical resources for all children, where needed
• TPA children’s story books on display
• Physical aspects of the classroom and furniture of the highest standard

What is ‘learning’ in a TPA classroom?

• Personalised and individualised experience for all children
• Appropriate levels of challenge to inspire children to reach their full potential
• Varied strategies such as split teaching, effective questioning and careful resourcing, are used to ensure learning is at the right level and builds good progress
• All staff support active learning, to ensure subject experiences are connected and memorable to build knowledge, understanding and skills over time
• Children develop a love of learning for life