Our vision
To inspire. To raise aspirations. To create brighter tomorrows.
Our core values
We empower
We respect
We care
Our ethos
We believe that every young person deserves a high-quality, ambitious education, regardless of their background or individual needs. Our curriculum, culture, and classrooms are built around a clear, intentional strategy: stability, engagement, and growth.
We are committed to creating a nurturing and aspirational school where:
Stability provides the foundation for success: predictable routines, consistent relationships, and emotionally safe spaces reduce anxiety and rebuild trust.
Engagement reconnects students with learning: creative, accessible, and meaningful experiences spark curiosity, build confidence, and promote belonging.
Growth is at the heart of our mission: students are supported to develop academically, emotionally, and socially — preparing them for life beyond school.
Horizons’ habits
Our values and ethos are underpinned by our Horizons’ habits which all learners are commited to developing during their time with us. The four habits are:
- to be respectful
- to be brave
- to be resilient
- to build relationships
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Our committment to students
All of our students will experience:
- a personalised curriculum that balances core knowledge, practical skills, creativity, and personal development
- a safe, structured spaces that reduce anxiety and promote emotional regulation
- an embedded SEMH practices including trauma-informed teaching, clear routines, and restorative approaches
- recognition of all progress, whether academic, social, or emotional — because every step forward matters
- preparation for adulthood, building independence, resilience, and the confidence to thrive.
We believe and practice that:
- every lesson matters – we plan lessons to be engaging, structured, and achievable
- every student matters – we support all individuals each with their own unique strengths and challenges
- every interaction matters – we build on consistency, respect, and belief in each learner’s potential
Together, we nurture a community where students feel safe to take risks, re-engage with learning, and achieve — because success at Horizons Academy begins with stability, deepens through engagement, and flourishes in growth.