Our Values…

Fulston Manor Academies Trust’s values are based upon those of the Co-operative Group:

• Self-help

• Self-responsibility

• Democracy

• Equality

• Equity

• Solidarity

These are underpinned by a commitment to provide an education for all our young people that is founded on honesty, openness, optimism, aspiration and an unshakeable belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual within our community.

Self-Help

The Trust is committed to the development of all our members in order to enable them to play their part in the continuous improvement of education for all. We believe this to be the most effective model of school improvement, enabling individual and institutional creativity to drive the whole community forward.

Self-Responsibility

Within the parameters of the legal framework, we are committed to the principle of subsidiarity, expecting that all members will take responsibility and be answerable for their own actions. Rigorous accountability systems will be in place but we take the view that self-regulation is almost always the best way to ensure progress.

Democracy

The Trust will establish and operate comprehensive consultation and feedback systems to ensure that every member’s voice is heard. These systems will encompass all stakeholders, including parents, governors, school staff, students and members of the local community.

Equality

The views and suggestions of all members are respected, regardless of age, type of connection with the Trust or the nature of the opinions expressed. It is through diversity and discussion that improvement comes, debate and constructive disagreement seen by the Trust as causes for celebration not suppression.

Equity

The Trust carries out all its activities and functions in a way that is demonstrably fair and unbiased. No individual or institution is favoured over another and all decisions taken are taken in the best interests of all members.

Solidarity

All members of the Trust share interests and common objectives. The prime purpose of the Trust is to provide support for everyone in order that these objectives may be attained so that all young people may benefit from the best possible educational experience.