Mission and Values
Learning Together - High Expectations - Celebrating Success
Our mission at DESS is to :
- create a happy, secure, stimulating and supportive learning environment
- care for the whole child – prepare future citizens
- deliver the National Curriculum for England in a relevant, meaningful and rigorous way
- offer not-for-profit education
- work in partnership with our community
- welcome innovation
- provide staff with the opportunities to enhance and develop professional skills
At DESS we value :
- care and consideration which allows everyone to thrive

- the fostering of respect for, and tolerance of, others and their differing cultures
- the creation of a trusting community where honesty and integrity are the norm
- the nurturing of high self-esteem and the confidence to ‘have a go’
- a climate of enthusiasm and enjoyment in learning
- the development of skills for lifelong learning
- the desire to improve through reflective learning
- the perseverance to strive for success
- the pursuit of excellence
- the celebration of efforts and achievements
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