Vision and Values

Through our unique Therapeutic Education schools, we want our learners to:

Be happy, proud of their achievements and have positive self esteem
Make outstanding progress with skills, to increase opportunities in the wider world
Respect all people and be understanding of others and their differences
Behave in a safe way and with appropriate social communication
Be positively involved in their community
Forge a path to independence with our support
Be able to accept and manage change
Engage with being part of a team, collaborate and have a sense of inclusion
Be able to communicate well with others
Make safe and healthy choices for themselves and their wellbeing
Develop interests and abilities from their gained knowledge
Have a financial understanding and make positive financial choices to the best of their abilities

We will:

Use innovative teaching methods, varied resources and research based interventions
Ensure a safe, happy, environment, in which pupils feel secure, listened to and cared for
Deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school and their future mental health
Have high aspirations for pupils’ progress in all areas of education and wellbeing and set expectations accordingly
Offer a wide range of learning experiences and ways of learning to aid engagement
Use the Homes and Horizon’s unique partnership to have excellent communication regarding support and progress for each young person
Provide training and outreach to those who work with the young people in our cohort and those with similar needs
Provide each young person opportunities to enjoy success and nurture their talents and to have these celebrated