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Future Focused
We encourage ambition, aspiration and purpose, helping learners and staff prepare for successful futures through education, personal growth and lifelong learning.
Our FIRST Values
The values that guide how we learn, work and grow
The FIRST Values shape our culture and run through everything we do — for our learners, our staff and our wider community.
F · I · R · S · T
Future Focused · Inclusion · Resilience · Success · Trust
Five values that turn connection into achievement.
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Inclusion
Everyone belongs. We value diversity, celebrate individuality and ensure every member of our community feels respected, supported and able to succeed.
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Resilience
We develop confidence, perseverance and adaptability, encouraging everyone to learn from challenges and keep moving forward with determination.
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Success
We celebrate progress, effort and achievement, supporting every learner and colleague to achieve their personal best.
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Trust
Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We build it through honesty, consistency, accountability, respect and genuine care for one another.
What FIRST means for our learners
We will…
- Believe in your potential.
- Help you understand your strengths.
- Support you to overcome challenges.
- Encourage you to take pride in your achievements.
- Help you develop confidence and independence.
- Prepare you for your next steps in education, employment and life.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment where you can thrive.
What FIRST means for our staff
We will…
- Put young people at the heart of every decision.
- Build positive relationships based on trust and respect.
- Maintain high expectations and high levels of support.
- Create engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Work collaboratively and continuously improve.
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and compassion.
- Create a culture where colleagues feel valued, trusted and empowered.
“Because when young people understand who they are, they begin to believe in what they can become. When they believe, they engage. When they engage, they achieve.”
Build a future on FIRST
Discover how our values translate into everyday support for every learner.