Vision & Values
Our Vision & Values
At RSB we pride ourselves on our vision, purpose and mission. We look out for the best interest in our children making sure they are healthy, happy and making progress at their own level.
Vision
At the Royal School for the Blind (RSB) you will find an enthusiastic and supportive team who provide an all-inclusive package for every child and young person within our care. The innovative and forward thinking staff are able to continuously build a fun and happy environment, which safeguards the welfare and well-being of all within our school. Our consistent approach and highly trained staff, are able to build long lasting, trusting relationships with our pupils, through an ethos of respect and dignity.
As an outstanding school (Ofsted Education 2016, Social Care 2018) we pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know what is best for each individual in our care, supporting them right through from an ‘All about me’ when they first start in school, through managed and planned transitions to support each and every step of their journey. The ‘home away from home’ in our residential setting allows for the ‘RSB Family’ to continue this trusting relationship after school is finished, continuing the exciting opportunities in a safe and caring home.
Purpose
We are here to support and meet the needs of children and young people who live locally, regionally and nationally with a visual impairment, sensory and other additional needs. As a school we do not just focus on education, the RSB team support the physical, social and spiritual needs of all of our pupils in a ‘team around the child’ (TAC) approach. We are flexible and accept change and think about how best to adapt our strategies and resources for each and every child in our care. We have a ‘whole child’ attitude.
Our team work approach, allows for quick and reliable communication across school. We have a total communication approach where staff listen and respond to children facilitating their expression to enable a safe and happy environment. Communication is school wide and includes weekly TAC meetings, a wide range of training programmes and multi-agency involvement at all stages. This allows us to develop and promote the use of pupils’ useful vision and meet other needs through shared information and therefore allow them to make the best possible progress during their time at RSB.