Our vision and values
The vision of Ventrus is to be:
An Educator of Choice:
- Valued by stakeholders
- Recognised by external partners
- Parents’ choice
- Children’s choice
- Outstanding outcomes
An Employer of Choice:
- The right work/life balance
- Strong leadership pathways
- Outstanding staff development
- Strong cultural integrity
- Enhanced terms and conditions
A Community Organisation:
- Supporting Schools regionally
- Intelligently contributing to national agendas
- Schools are central to the community
- Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
- Preparing children for a multi-cultural world
Measuring impact
We measure impact and progress towards this vision using Key Performance Indicators in:
- Academic incremental improvements year on year
- Pupil progress that is above national expectations
- The recruitment and development of excellent staff who secure the highest possible standards in teaching and learning
- Community partnership arrangements which integrate the school into the heart of its community
- A school held in high regard and respected by its stakeholders
Core Values
Ventrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation.
Our core values are:
- Hope
- Energy
- Authenticity
- Responsibility
- Trust
Our culture statement is one that is centred around:
- Collaboration not competition
- Innovation not isolation
- Sustainable success through system leadership