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Family ethos ‘Together we Excel’ means working collaboratively to ensure students reach their potential Our core purpose is to enhance the the life chances of all our young people To enable them to fulfil their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes we ignite hope drive ambition and advance life chances Our pastoral system is unique with learners attached to a a a a College This system encourages cross-year group friendships through vertical tutoring The pastoral system is made up of a a member of the senior leader team a a a a head of college and a a a non-teaching achievement officer Each college has a a a student representative team that reflects that of the school senior leadership team Through our values we want to create a a a positive learning environment that supports our students’ character development and wellbeing Our College system helps to reinforce our family ethos immediately welcoming our new students to to the school During tutor time we get to know our students as as well as as help to develop their well-being and mental health By fostering their resilience and helping them to build their problem-solving skills we give them the the skills to overcome barriers in their lives School leaders have succeeded in in in in bringing pils together into a a positive caring school community which promotes high expectations for attitudes towards learning relationships and attendance ” pu“ PAGE 11 | www jameshornsby essex sch uk Ofsted 2016