Vision and Values
As an innovative leader in education, Lakelands Academy aims to:
Provide an outstanding and enriching educational experience for all within and beyond the classroom.
- Setting the highest of standards with aspirational targets.
- Preparing our young people for success in further education and the workplace.
- Inspiring them to achieve outcomes that place them at an advantage in a competitive world
Encourage our young people to embody our core values of safe, smart, responsible and kind.
- Supporting our young people to become happy, well-rounded, confident citizens.
- Encouraging our young people to make a positive contribution to society.
- Celebrating acts of kindness and thoughtfulness, however small.
Be a truly inclusive school, where child protection, safeguarding and the needs of each and every individual are paramount.
- Ensuring our young people feel a strong sense of belonging in a safe and secure school environment.
- Creating a culture of excellent attendance, ensuring it is above national average.
- Providing a nurturing environment, where our duty of care to students, families and staff are paramount.
Embrace life as a journey that is different for each individual.
- Providing outstanding pastoral care, intervention and support in order to build resilience.
- Promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of all, equipping them with the skills to navigate the challenges that life holds for them.
- Encouraging our students to become self-motivated to be able to make the most of life’s learning journey, through pride in their unique talents and the drive to keep learning.
Be a community who celebrate difference, diversity and culture.
- Valuing the positive benefits of diversity to a thriving ecosystem in which every individual and belief is cared for and valued.
- Instilling British values of tolerance, mutual respect and compassion for others.
- Equipping our students with the cultural capital to live a rich, fulfilling life.
Engage with, support and serve our local community for the greater good of everyone.
- Working together with parents/carers, governors, partner agencies, local schools and local groups to ensure the best support for our students and to promote community cohesion.
- Providing support for all students and families in order to maximise potential and ensure they have the best chances in life.
- Preparing our young people to play their part in making the world a better place.
The core values that steer Lakelands Academy and support our vision are:
Safe
Being mindful of the safety and wellbeing of others, helping to maintain a calm and happy school.
Smart
Looking smart and making smart choices in our actions and interactions.
Responsible
Being well organised, making a positive contribution and acting with integrity.
Kind
Being polite, respectful and considerate of other people’s feelings, as part of the Lakelands family.