Vision and Values

Vision Statement

As a family of schools, our vision is to be a beacon of exceptional Catholic education in which our young people flourish and fulfil their God-given potential. With Gospel values at the heart of our mission, we will cherish the unique nature of every member of our community so that our young people leave prepared and inspired to make a positive contribution to society.

Guiding Principles of our Catholic Education Trust

Faith in Action

Through our Catholic faith we are inspired to promote the spiritual, emotional, social and academic growth of our communities. We will:

  • embed Catholic social teaching within the curriculum and wider life of our schools.
  • provide opportunities for all our young people and staff to deepen and explore their faith.
  • reflect the distinctive Catholic nature of our schools in policy and practice.

Exceptional Education

All our young people will benefit from exceptional teaching and high-quality learning experiences so that they fulfil their God-given potential. We will:

  • provide a wide range of inspiring opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
  • ensure every school provides a relevant, rich, and broad curriculum that inspires a love of learning.
  • through collaborative working, ensure we are at the cutting edge of educational practice.

Service

Through fellowship and service, we are a beacon to our wider communities. We will:

  • make decisions with honesty, integrity, and transparency for the common good of all our schools and the communities they serve.
  • develop and maintain a culture of inclusion and diversity so that all members of the Catholic Education Trust feel proud of their identity.
  • ensure staff development and well-being is central in achieving our aims.