Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 42
SPINE OF SKILLS
Spine of Skills
Our College philosophy is entirely focused
our pupils to be ready for the challenges
on preparing children for a rapidly
and opportunities they will encounter
changing world. We wholeheartedly
as they step into life beyond our school,
believe that as a school we have a
emerging from the College as con昀椀dent,
responsibility to not only support our
responsible and compassionate young
children in acquiring knowledge but,
adults who are able to thrive in a dynamic
as educators, we must also diligently
and interconnected society.
cultivate and equip our young people with
a versatile skill set that enables them to
The development of our Spine of Skills
successfully navigate the complexities of
(critical life skills such as leadership,
the world.
critical thinking, collaboration and
communication) for all our pupils is
Developing and nurturing well-rounded
fostered through our progressive
and well-prepared individuals is a must
approach to curriculum development,
for Framlingham College. We want all
innovative teaching and learning
Framlingham College Prep School pupils value the pursuit of knowledge, are curious about
the world around them and ambitious about developing their skills.
As a Framlingham College Prep School pupil I am developing these skills:
Being Creative
Sharing Ideas
I have an open mind and can consider problems from di昀昀erent
angles. I can take the initiative, analyse the problem and
suggest suitable solutions. I view thinking as a process
I am able to express myself con昀椀dently and challenge ideas.
to
I can understand and manage my emotions to allow me
to share
share my thoughts e昀昀ectively, knowing when and how
ideas, use appropriate language and build on what people
which
involves trial and error, sometimes returning to previous
approaches to a problem. I also embrace creating my
own
products which re昀氀ect my knowledge and understanding
of
other people’s creative processes.
I am able to question and learn with an open mind, thinking
carefully about what I read or hear. I can weigh up di昀昀erent
arguments and perspectives and use evidence to form
my own
opinions, arguments, theories and ideas. I know what
skills
and knowledge I have and can independently use these
to
e昀昀ectively solve complex problems. I am able to re昀氀ect
own skills and seek to improve them.
upon my
Being a Leader
I lead with integrity, fairness and respect and am able
to
motivate the people in my team to make a positive di昀昀erence.
I
can make decisions and come up with a plan of action
with clear
goals and deadlines, making use of the strengths of my
team
members and empowering them. I take responsibility
own actions.
for my
I respect other people’s ideas.
Spine of Skills
Solving Problems
an
already know. I communicate clearly and concisely, using
me, and
inviting tone to encourage others to communicate with
my own
arguments and perspectives and use evidence to form
skills
opinions, arguments, theories and ideas. I know what
to
and knowledge I have and can independently use these
upon my
e昀昀ectively solve complex problems. I am able to re昀氀ect
own skills and seek to improve them.
Asking Questions
do
I listen fully and actively to what people are saying and
are
not interrupt them as I value their thoughts and what they
and
saying. After asking a question, I give people time to think
ideas
fully share their thoughts and I am open to accepting new
and information.
and
I am not afraid of uncertainty and I embrace challenge
change. I stay positive and determined in the face of setbacks
S C H O O L
P R E P
C O L L E G E
other people’s ideas and adapt my own. I support the
other
members of my team and am able to accept support from
them.
I am able to question and learn with an open mind, thinking
carefully about what I read or hear. I can weigh up di昀昀erent
Not Giving Up
Working Together
I am able to work e昀昀ectively in a team to create something
and
achieve a common goal. I am able to listen to and challenge
Being a Listener
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and see them as part of the learning process. I am 昀氀exible
not
resourceful, exploring new ideas and strategies if I am
successful the 昀椀rst time.
and
