Mission Statement
Tanfield School is committed to the academic and personal development of all our students regardless of ability. We have a shared belief that the potential of our young people is virtually without limit and that it is our mission as a school to create opportunities and experiences that enable young people to achieve that potential. We have a proud history of serving our community reaching back to the beginning of the last century, but our eyes are fixed very firmly on the future. Our mission is to provide a twenty-first century education founded on the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy but one in which science and information technology are integral components. Science together with Engineering are our chosen specialisms, and they reflect our determination to tailor our educational provision to local, national and indeed international vocational opportunities as well as to the rapidly changing Higher Education sector as it adapts to new technologies. Tanfield is proud to be an inclusive school where our young people are regarded as individuals and no effort is spared to cater for the particular interests, talents and abilities of each and every student.  Indeed, personalised learning is the key to academic success and to the enjoyment of education as is the active involvement of young people in all aspects of school life. We strive to model the school on the ideals of community, collaboration and independence of mind so that, when they leave us, our young people are prepared to be proactive, motivated and successful members of their community
	The Vision
If, as a whole school community, we commit to the mission -  there are no limits to our progress. There is no conflict between our inclusive ethos and our determination to be outstanding in terms of learning. This requires, first and foremost, outstanding classroom teaching from every teacher and excellent leadership at all levels.  We must all , teachers, leaders and support staff, know what part we have to play in creating the conditions necessary for outstanding learning to happen.  We want our young people to be: Motivated and enjoy learning Independent and ambitious learners who are involved in their own learning Feeling confident, safe and valued Respectful, considerate and polite Striving to achieve their full potential every day  In a school: That recognizes, engenders and supports excellence, and is ambitious on behalf of its students That values all its students That is safe, happy, fun, successful and celebrates achievement That is well organized, well managed and welcoming That is the heart of the community with no barriers to lifelong learning
	The Disability Discrimination Act
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires schools to have an accessibility plan to improve access to education for disabled pupils over time. The Disability Equality Scheme (DES) has brought extra requirements for schools to consider disabled employees and other disabled users of school premises and services. The school’s Accessibility Plan is available in school. Any interested parties should contact the Head teacher in the first instance to view the plan.

School Uniform ::

Uniform for Boys (Year 7 - 11) A plain white shirt with collar, (not an over-shirt or soft collared polo shirt). A school tie,  (an alternative year 11 tie is available).  * A black V neck sweatshirt with the school logo.  * Plain black trousers, (not corduroys, jeans or tracksuit type bottoms). Black shoes, (not trainers). Uniform for Girls (Year 7 - 11) A plain white shirt or blouse, (not an over-blouse or soft collared polo shirt). A school tie,  (an alternative year 11 tie is available).  * A black V neck sweatshirt with the school logo.  * A plain black skirt or black trousers, (not corduroys, jeans or tracksuit type bottoms). Black shoes, (not trainers). P.E. Uniform A pair of black hockey/football socks for boys and girls.  C A pair of black shorts for boys and girls, for both indoor and outdoor use.  C A short sleeved amber T shirt for boys and girls, for indoor and outdoor use. C An optional Tanfield sports sweatshirt.  * A pair of shin guards for boys and girls. A pair of football boots for boys and girls. A pair of clean white plimsolls/trainers for indoors, both boys and girls. A pair of outdoor training shoes, both boys and girls. A Towel

BEHAVIOUR POLICY AND CODE

Tanfield Extra-curricular Timetable