Mission, Vision, Values

STEP Way Statement

We are developing a united partnership of excellent academies through:

working collaboratively across Hailsham;
working with the STEP Teaching School Alliance and sharing expertise within our trust;
working with professionals and members of our community outside of the trust.

We are empowering leaders by:

providing excellent CPD opportunities informed by a deep understanding of what research tells us about how children learn;
keeping our focus firmly on teaching and learning;
using a coaching model that prioritises practise.

We provide a curriculum which has been designed with a thorough knowledge of the children and local demographic. The rationale for our curriculum is based on five key pillars:

Reading Mastery
Cultural Capital
Global Awareness
Growth Mindset
Critical Thinking

Our Mission

STEP Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children. Where we have the capacity to make a difference we are morally bound to do so.

Our Vision

To develop a united partnership of excellent academies, where empowered leaders place our learners at the heart of everything and all are supported to be successful.

Our Values

Passion Passionate about learning
Urgency We recognise the importance of every moment
Positivity We spread positivity to all around us
Aspiration We dare to be great
Commitment We are committed to improving and progressing

OUR AIMS

We will strive at all times to ensure that children who attend Phoenix Academy:

receive an excellent and rich education;
learn to develop the self-control and self-discipline to become happy, committed life-long learners motivated by education;
develop a strong foundation of values that builds self-confidence and enables pupils to become successful role models in the local and global community.

OUR MOTTO

‘Passionate learners, thinking together’