Our Vision and Mission

Vision

‘Pendle’s first choice for learning and success’

Mission

To be the centre of excellence in education and training for the communities we serve, working in partnership to achieve success for all.  We will:

  • deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning
  • offer outstanding provision to young people, adults and employers
  • value and support all our students so that they achieve their full potential
  • be proactive in removing barriers to learning and progression

Values

  • Put the student first
  • Pursue excellence in all we do
  • Act with integrity and honesty
  • Work together for our community
  • Use our resources wisely and fairly

Codes of conduct

Value 1 : Put the student first

DO

  • treat all students with courtesy
  • value the contribution of students
  • set clear boundaries
  • embrace diversity and work hard to accommodate differences
  • promote the active contribution of individual groups
  • be supportive of individual student needs
  • help everyone fulfil their potential

DON’T

  • assume each student is the same
  • do everything for the student
  • involve the students in personal agendas

Value 2 : Pursue excellence in all we do

DO

  • have high expectations based on agreed realistic targets
  • lead by example
  • recognise and value outstanding performance and share good practice
  • provide the best possible resources available
  • be committed to quality and strive for continuous improvement
  • address all cases of poor performance, attitude or behaviour

DON’T

  • automatically resist change or be obstructive in implementing new ideas
  • lack an understanding of the College’s desired culture
  • communicate ineffectively
  • accept poor performance and mediocrity
  • manage resources ineffectively
  • have unrealistic expectations
  • request results that can only be achieved by extraneous workload.

Value 3 : Act with integrity and honesty

DO

  • lead by example
  • recruit with integrity
  • respect confidentiality
  • provide clear and accurate information
  • treat everyone with courtesy and fairness
  • strive to cater for the needs of individuals
  • take responsibility for your actions and decisions
  • follow established processes and regulations

DON’T

  • avoid dealing with poor performance or difficult situations
  • undermine or demean the work of your colleagues
  • promise more than you can deliver
  • put blame on others
  • deliberately mislead others

Value 4 : Work together for our community

DO 

  • promote the well-being of our external and internal community
  • treat everyone with courtesy and respect
  • work constructively as part of your team
  • listen to the views of others
  • have consideration for others
  • challenge any evidence of discrimination or prejudice
  • forge new community links and maintain existing ones
  • maximise opportunities to meet the needs of the community

DON’T

  • ignore the needs of our internal and external communities
  • allow membership of community groups to lapse
  • allow our work in the community to become a low priority

Value 5 : Use our resources wisely and fairly

DO

  • plan the use of resources properly and involve colleagues appropriately
  • consider the budgetary limitations placed upon the College when using resources
  • lead by example and assist other staff in managing their time effectively
  • consider College priorities when thinking about professional development needs
  • use rooms/estate appropriately.

DON’T

  • empire-build to the detriment of colleagues/students. 
  • squander resources
  • misuse your own time and that of others