Vision and Values
School motto: Inspired to Make a Difference
At The Derby, our vision is to inspire everyone in our school community so that our students are prepared to make a difference in the world and lead successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable lives.
Our values are built around the ‘7Rs’. We ensure our students are: Ready, Respectful, Resourceful, Reasonable, Responsible, make the Right Impression, and—importantly—are Resilient. These values shape our culture and inspire everyone in our community to strive for excellence, respect others, grow into confident, responsible individuals, and make a positive difference in the world around them.
We are committed to driving forward a ‘Resilient School’ agenda that will have a positive impact across all members of the school community including students, parents/carers, staff, and the wider community.
We offer students culturally rich experiences and real-world opportunities that prepare them to succeed, lead, and make a positive difference in the world.
Our curriculum is underpinned by 10 core principles:
- R – Real World
- E – Engaging & Enriching
- S – Skills for Life
- I – Inclusive
- L – Leadership
- I – Independence
- E – Encourages Reflection
- N – Next Steps
- C – Challenge
- E – Ethics & Empathy
We want every student to enjoy learning and leave us ready to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
