Our Vision

Our vision at Craven Pupil Referral Service is to create a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed learning environment where every young person feels a true sense of belonging, develops belief in themselves and their potential, and is supported to achieve meaningful personal, social, and academic success. We recognise that many young people arrive having experienced adversity, disrupted education, or trauma. Through therapeutic support, strong relationships, and personalised learning, we aim to rebuild trust, restore confidence, and empower each pupil to move forward with hope, resilience, and purpose

Our Core Values

Belong

Belonging is the foundation for healing, engagement, and growth. Together we create a community where every young person feels safe, respected, and valued.

  • We prioritise strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
  • We provide emotionally safe and predictable environments.
  • We celebrate diversity, identity, and individuality.
  • We ensure every pupil knows they have a place and a voice in our community

Believe

When young people believe in themselves, they begin to see new possibilities. We nurture self-belief and restore confidence in learning and life.

  • We hold high expectations with compassionate support.
  • We recognise and build on individual strengths and talents.
  • We use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to help pupils understand themselves and regulate emotions.
  • We encourage pupils to believe in their ability to succeed.

Achieve

Achievement is not only academic—it is about growth, confidence, and readiness for the future. We support every pupil to achieve success in ways that are meaningful to them.

  • We provide personalised learning pathways tailored to individual needs.
  • We celebrate progress as well as outcomes.
  • We develop life skills, resilience, and independence.
  • We prepare pupils for positive next steps in education, training, or employment.

At Craven PRS we work together to create a community
where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to succeed.

Our Commitment


As a school, we commit to:

  • understanding behaviour through a trauma-informed approach
  • supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
  • working closely with families, professionals, and communities
  • ensuring every young person experience care, consistency, and opportunity

Staff Commitment

As a team we will:

  • Work collaboratively and respectfully
  • Model calm, consistency, and kindness
  • Reflect on practice and continue learning
  • Support each other’s wellbeing and professional growth


Our Pupil Promise

Together we will:

  • Respect our community
  • Believe in ourselves
  • Work towards our goals