Mission Statement and Ethos

Albion College is committed to creating and maintaining a caring community in which:

• the individual is valued;
• all can achieve their potential irrespective of natural ability;
• the climate is challenging and supportive;
• effort and success are rewarded and celebrated;
• awareness of the local, national and international community is fostered.

Aims

To fulfil the Mission Statement the following aims have been established:

• to enable each pupil to develop personally, socially, aesthetically and intellectually through active and innovative learning experiences;
• to promote the independence and sense of responsibility important for life in a changing world.
• to provide a secure moral framework where students can acquire the values which form the basis of a civilised society;
• to treat all students with respect and encourage respect in others;
• to embrace equality of opportunity and maintain an environment in which students from different national and religious backgrounds can flourish;
• to develop ever stronger links with universities and other educational institutions within and beyond the UK.
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Students should:

• be equipped with inter-personal skills, e.g. empathy, respect, co-operation, tolerance;
• take opportunities to develop self-awareness, self discipline and self-esteem;
• understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle;
• be able to question and argue rationally and develop skills in decision making, problem solving and personal organisation;
• develop skills and attitudes which will enhance their contribution to local and global citizenship;
• acquire a wide range of skills for the world of work and for continuing education.

Learning Support

The college works closely with the college’s Teaching and Learning Department to help pupils with specific learning needs to understand and master aspects of the curriculum they find challenging. The Teaching and Learning Department also collaborates with class teachers in identifying gifted and talented pupils, devising programmes which ensure that the breadth of enrichment opportunities offered meets their diverse requirements and that these pupils are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Expert Pastoral Care

At Albion College, the happiness and welfare of every pupil is of the utmost importance. The college provides an environment in which all its members feel safe, valued and respected. Every pupil is encouraged to acquire a sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others, accept personal responsibility for his or her actions, and treat all property with due care, irrespective of its ownership. The college celebrates achievement and promote pupils’ achievement through praise whenever appropriate. Behaviour that undermines the happy environment that is such a hallmark of Albion College life, such as bullying, insensitivity, discrimination, bad language or acts of intolerance, will not be accepted. Pupils are encouraged to play their part in developing a positive school community through their behaviour and contribution to general college life. By knowing every pupil individually, we can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future.