Children's Trust Vision and Values

Vision & Values Statement

Our Vision

Together all partners will provide a high quality integrated service with children and families at the centre, empowering every child and young person to lead a healthy and safe lifestyle and enabling them to make the most of their potential.

Our Values

Our work will be underpinned by six key values:

• We believe that all children have the right to high aspirations for their future position in our communities as adults.
• We believe that all children have the right to have fun as they play and learn in safe environments.
• We believe in striving for excellence and are open to new ways of improving outcomes for children and young people.
• We value children's views.
• We value the skills and knowledge contributed by professionals, practitioners, volunteers, parents and carers from all backgrounds.
• We value communication based on equity, honesty and respect.

Three approaches will be central to the way we work:

• child-centred: we will put the needs of all children at the centre of our services, celebrating their diversity and listening to their voices and those of their families.
• partnership: we will work in co-ordinated and effective partnerships to provide joined-up services and maximise our impact.
• prevention: we will identify risks early and take preventative action, enabling children, young people and their families to receive help as soon as they need it.