Thomas Tallis School is a national School of Creativity. We share a belief that the most effective forms of learning involve a creative process and we take seriously our responsibility for cultivating the conditions for this kind of learning to take place. We recognise that people learn in different ways and have a range of talents. This manifesto is a clear statement of intent about our future priorities. It will form the basis for ongoing development of creative learning in school and will become part of the set of entitlements for all learners.

1. We encourage all learners to become inquisitive, imaginative and innovative and share responsibility for their own learning.
2. We believe that the creative thinking is often a risky process and that people learn from their mistakes as well as their successes.
3. We support students as creators of learning rather than passive receivers of knowledge.
4. We recognise that positive social relationships and a safe and caring community nurture creativity.
5. We value the process of reflection that helps top create deep learning experiences.
6. We encourage our students to develop transferable skills that will equip them for life in the 21st century.
7. We believe that all learners should be supported in becoming effective communicators and collaborators.
8. We believe that students and staff should have regular opportunities to exchange skills and knowledge.
9. We are committed to using new technologies for learning.
10. We believe that students should have opportunities to communicate their learning in a variety of ways that best suit their skills and interests.
11. We are committed to creative and cultural entitlement for all learners.
12. We evaluate the effectiveness of creative learning in school and share our thoughts so that we can help each other become more effective learners.
13. We engage parents and carers, members of the local community and our other learning partners in a dialogue about creative learning.
14. We actively celebrate the creativity of our community of learners.