The Valley Federation Vision – 08/06/2023

Our Federation, in 3 years’ time, will:

1. Be thriving and recovered from the implications and after-effects of the pandemic by:
   1. Reinstating and expanding the engagement between the Federation schools
   2. Continuing to support the wellbeing of all children
2. Enable every child to achieve their full academic and personal potential:
   1. With strong support for all pupils, including SEND pupils, and those from a disadvantaged background
   2. With improved academic attainment across the federation
   3. Ensuring inclusion and equality for all pupils including those with protected characteristics, so that everyone has equality of opportunity
3. Have a clear, established identity as the Valley Federation by:
   1. Valuing and embracing our local environment and making good use of the local facilities and outdoor spaces
   2. Enhancing our position at the heart of our two communities
   3. Engaging with other communities to increase diversity and inclusion
4. Maintain strong leadership, performance management and governance by:
   1. Continuing to be a caring, welcoming and attractive workplace for all staff, with each member of the team working collaboratively
   2. Achieving effective, consistent and clear communication with parents /carers and all stakeholders
   3. Ensuring all staff members have, clear defined roles, receive opportunities for professional development including mentoring and training, and have an annual appraisal
   4. Ensuring the collective full governing body has, the necessary knowledge and skills, clear governance roles, adequate training and evidence of providing challenging support
5. Sustain a strong financial position by:
   1. Managing expenditure and budgeting wisely across the federation, in the best interests of the children, balancing both short and long-term needs.
   2. Continuing to enrol sustainable numbers of pupils
   3. Looking to increase the size of the Federation
6.  (Edale School only)

Be seen to be living up to its foundation as a Church school, enabling all to flourish, and delivering effective religious education, collective worship and spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education and development