About
Values and Ethos

Our Mission

We exist to give children every possible life chance through education.

Our Vision

Every young person achieves their true potential.
This means:

  • We are consistent, insistent and persistent in upholding a culture of high expectations.  These expectations are reflected in the highest standards of conduct, appearance, attendance and punctuality.
  • Outcomes are strong across the curriculum.  Curriculum leaders drive outcomes.
  • No student is left behind.
  • No student is held back by an inability to read at an age appropriate level.
  • No learning time is lost due to disruption or disorganisation.

Our community shares a love of learning.
This means:

  • We are committed to an ambitious curriculum for all students. The curriculum is planned and sequenced to facilitate the progress of all students in all subjects.
  • Students acquire strong subject knowledge as well as a broad general knowledge (that can be defined as cultural capital).  All teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
  • An evidence-based strategy for effective teaching is in place and is evident in every lesson every day. Students are taught in a way that ensures learning is retained.
  • There is a strong culture of professional learning and continuous improvement amongst staff. 
  • All members of the College community, including parents and carers, demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and to the College. 

Our students are involved in every aspect of college life beyond the classroom.
This means:

  • Extra-curricular provision is of a high quality.  Participation rates are very high and the standard of all forms of performance is exceptional.
  • Students take an active role in shaping the future of the College through a wide range of student leadership opportunities and activities.
  • Students leave the College as rounded, confident, independent, young adults, fully prepared for life in modern Britain and equipped to compete on an equal footing.

Our community is characterised by an ethos of inclusivity, tolerance and respect.
This means:

  • We are always inclusive. We believe that all young people, irrespective of background or prior attainment will be successful at Unity College. Our work to support our most vulnerable children to succeed and overcome barriers to learning is recognised as exemplary.
  • Students feel safe and bullying, aggression, discrimination and derogatory language are never tolerated.  Students actively support the wellbeing of others and understand and celebrate diversity. 
  • We foster authentic, positive relationships which are based on respect, listening, kindness, support and constructive challenge. All staff benefit from a culture in which mental, physical and emotional wellbeing is taken seriously, is supported, and which enables them to carry out their duties effectively. 

Our Values

Everything we do to achieve our vision is underpinned by our values: Unity, Passion and Respect. Students are rewarded for demonstrating the College’s values.