Core Principles

To provide education to pupils attending the school following the educational principles of Rudolf Steiner

Remain mindful of our focus on the development of the whole human being and provide balanced educational opportunities for all involved, with a view to promoting self-worth and empowerment.
Emphasise the value of learning through creativity and continue to recognise the healing qualities inherent in such processes for both adult and child.
Maintain diversity and inclusion throughout the school in respect of the Gaia community, as well as our local and global links.
Encourage co-operation as a guiding ethos within the school and the broader community.
Run the school on sound business principles, keeping it simple, manageable and effective, thereby ensuring continued growth, sustainability and success.

Establish binding relationships by encouraging participation among all stakeholders in the vision of the Gaia Waldorf school.
Form new and maintain existing bonds with other schools and organisations.
Ensure that teachers have the resources that they need.
Provide ongoing growth and learning opportunities for all our teachers and staff by implementing appropriate Staff Development Plans.
Reward our teachers and staff by supporting them fully in their work.
Develop the physical and organisational structures of the school so as to create a comfortable and effective learning environment.
Invest in relationships between staff, parents, pupils and the wider community.