Core Values Shared by Governors, Staff & Students

Learning is Our First Priority

• students’ interests always come first
• staff tailor learning and support to meet individual students’ needs
• teachers constantly reflect on the experience of the student and regularly check that learning is taking place
• teaching and learning observations, and quality reviews focus on learning and student achievement
• students accept their responsibilities and understand their rights

Promoting and Achieving Excellence

• having the highest expectations of students and staff
• always identifying, adopting and developing best practice
• taking action to achieve continuous improvement
• all staff actively accepting their own accountability
• tackling average and poor performance

Actively Promoting Equality and Diversity

• demonstrating by their actions the value of diversity in the College and the wider community
• actively preparing students for life in a diverse society
• always adopting an inclusive approach
• always challenging prejudice, stereotypes and unfair discrimination

Acknowledging and using the Power of Positive Thought

• valuing optimism and challenging pessimism
• promoting the value of positive thought
• refusing to tolerate negativism and cynicism

Working in Partnership

• promoting effective team work within work teams and across the College
  
• collaborating with partners and stakeholders to benefit students, staff and the wider community
• learning from feedback and complaints
• making a positive contribution to the community

Maintaining High Standards of Ethics and Behaviour

• always acting with integrity
• treating others with courtesy and respect, and behaving in ways which show consideration
• listening to others’ views
• challenging all inconsiderate or offensive language and/or behaviour

Encouraging Innovation and Development

• raising the aspirations of students and supporting them to achieve their potential
• investing in the professional development of staff
• welcoming and contributing to change
• encouraging, supporting and celebrating innovation
• celebrating achievement of students and staff