Our values – what we stand for
Our distinctive values differentiate the GEMS Learning Trust; they are based on the four core values of GEMS Education. This is what we stand for:
Leading through innovation
This means we:
· Fearlessly try new ways of teaching and learning, and adopt the best
· Have the courage to change in the best interests of young people
· Offer an innovative provision using inspired teaching to explore the world
· Explore exciting advances in science and technology, and how they impact on us
Pursuing excellence
This means we:
· Have an uncompromising belief that anyone and everyone can succeed
· Have an ambition to exceed expectations
· Offer rigorous leadership of education, financial systems and safety
· Cherish individuals to promote the well-being of everyone
· Create a curriculum that is rich and enriched, varied, responsive to local needs
· Focus on enriching children’s lives
Growing by learning
This means we:
· Develop an appetite to learn, an appetite to be a global citizen
· Build confidence for modern life
· Grow happy, confident, rounded, balanced children
· Ensure every child regards themselves as a success
· Improve by learning from the things that we try
· Support, share and coach each other so that we can be even better
· Expect openness and receptiveness, honesty, self-awareness
· Making magic enjoyable moments to make the most of precious but fleeting years
Global citizenship
This means we:
· Instil compassion, respect, awareness and tolerance and respect for other people
· Challenge stereotypes, preconceptions and prejudice
· Bring the ever shrinking world into the classroom
· See ourselves and our culture in a global context
· Hold global conversations and local dialogues
· Prepare our children for a global world