About Us
Our Vision and Values
Welcome to Cornelius Vermuyden School, where we are committed to preparing young people for the future by instilling our core values and fostering a sense of pride among students, parents, and staff.
Our partnership with the South Essex Education Trust (SEEAT) has marked the beginning of an exciting journey towards innovation and improvement.
Our Vision
At Cornelius Vermuyden School, our vision is to create an inclusive and empowering educational environment where every student is prepared for the future. We strive to be a community of learners who are:
- Creative
- Open-minded
- Responsible
- Nurturing
- Empowered
- Learners
- Inclusive
- US
We encapsulate these values in our identity: We are CorneliUS.
Our Values
Our values guide our actions and shape our culture, ensuring that every student can reach their full potential.
Here is how our values translate into actions for students, staff, and parents:
| Attribute | Students will... | Staff will... | We would like parents to... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creativity | Develop new approaches to tasks and challenges, express themselves in various ways, examine issues from multiple perspectives, and appreciate innovation and excellence in all forms. | Implement varied teaching strategies, develop engaging lessons, foster an environment that encourages original ideas, and work together on school improvement strategies. | Encourage their child to express themselves and approach challenges with confidence. |
| Open-Minded | Give new things a go, respect others' views while critically evaluating their own beliefs, and be willing to change their minds when presented with new information. | Avoid preconceptions about students' abilities, listen to students and build positive relationships, engage in professional discussion within and outside the school to develop their teaching. | Approach school initiatives with a supportive and open mindset, encourage their child to respect diverse viewpoints, and be receptive to feedback. |
| Responsible | Take ownership of their learning and actions, attend regularly, turn up on time and be prepared for learning, follow school rules, and contribute positively to the school community. | Maintain the highest professional standards, provide timely and constructive feedback, and actively contribute to school improvement. | Ensure their child meets school expectations, maintain respectful communication with staff, support school policies, and communicate with the school. |
| Nurturing | Look out for each other, support all members of our school community, and treat others with kindness. | Create supportive learning environments, have students' best interests at the core of our practice, and foster professional growth among colleagues. | Encourage their child's learning and emotional growth, stay connected with the school, and create a supportive home environment. |
| Empowered | Take initiative in their learning, assume leadership roles, show courage in their choices, and feel confident their voice matters. | Exercise professional autonomy, introduce innovative teaching methods, and contribute to school policy development. | Play an active role in their child's education, and actively engage in the school community to help with school improvement initiatives. |
| Learners | Develop critical thinking skills, seek knowledge beyond the curriculum, and view challenges as opportunities for growth. | Engage in continuous professional development, model lifelong learning, and implement evidence-based adaptive teaching practices. | Support learning at home, keep up with what their child is studying, and find ways to help their child's education outside school. |
| Inclusive | Make sure everyone feels part of the school, challenge discriminatory behaviour, and celebrate differences. | Implement adaptive teaching practices to ensure every student makes progress, ensure equitable participation in school activities, and represent diverse perspectives in the curriculum. | Support the school's efforts to be inclusive and encourage their child to value diversity. |
Our Commitment
Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher, Desi McKeown, and in collaboration with SEEAT, the Zenith Multi Academy Trust, and Basildon Academies Trust, we have rapidly implemented significant improvements.
Our new curriculum, enhanced teacher training, updated behaviour policy, and innovative support for students with SEND, are just a few examples of the positive changes we have made.
We believe in maintaining the unique identity and local character of Cornelius Vermuyden School while striving for academic excellence. Our goal is to provide the best possible education for our students, preparing them for a bright and successful future.
