Our core principles are focused on ensuring our students make good progress across the curriculum and that ultimately they achieve the best grades possible in their exams to enable them to progress successfully to their next steps.

The Henry Cort Community College provides a safe and happy learning environment where all members of the college community encourage the best in others, as well as themselves. The college provides help, support and opportunities that enable all members of the college to develop resilience and perseverance.

The college creates an environment and culture where we can all learn from our mistakes, but not be afraid to welcome the prospect of challenge and opportunity, in order to grow and progress as people.

As an inclusive college, we value the skills, talents and ability of each person within the college community, adopting a creative approach which allows provision to be matched to individual needs and aspirations. The college creates an environment where each person, with their own roles and responsibilities within the college community, feels enriched and valued in whatever they do but understands that by working together effectively, all contribute to the harmony of college life.

At Henry Cort, mutual respect for self and others is an expectation of all. The college creates an environment where people, who may have different beliefs and lifestyles, are accepted without harm or prejudice.

We believe in a culture of kindness where members of the college community look to ensure their actions contribute to making their daily lives, the wider community and beyond a better place.

The college ensures each member of the college community wants the best outcome for themselves and others in whatever they do and provides a learning environment where performance is key, and the highest expectations become a reality.

We ensure, through a culture of excellence, that all members of the college community share in the benefits and rewards these bring.