Our Vision and Values

Our Vision

DOWMAT’s vision is to foster an inclusive, nurturing environment where everyone flourishes - academically, spiritually, and personally. Rooted in Christian values, we prioritise the vulnerable, promote work-life balance, and strive to deliver exceptional education, while celebrating each academy’s unique identity—reflecting the fullness of life promised in John 10:10.

‘To love, to learn, to serve – through collaboration, honesty, and hope.’

Our Values

Love

We are committed to Compassion and Care: As Christ commands, we strive to love one another deeply, fostering empathy, respect, and kindness. We create a culture where we genuinely care for each other, supporting personal, professional and spiritual growth, as we walk in His love.

Learn

We are committed to Continuous Growth and Wisdom: Following the call to grow in knowledge and understanding, we cultivate a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and continual improvement. We encourage all to seek wisdom and learning, guided by God’s truth, that we might serve more effectively.

Serve

We are committed to Service and Impact: Inspired by Christ’s example of humble service, we dedicate ourselves to serving others, contributing to the well-being of our schools, communities, and beyond, bringing His light and love into all we do.

Collaboration

We are committed to Unity in Purpose: We value working together in mutual respect, knowing that through collaboration, we can have a greater impact supporting each other to achieve our shared vision.

Honesty

We are committed to Integrity and Truth: Following Christ’s call to live in truth, we foster a culture of honesty, transparency, and trust, ensuring that our actions reflect His integrity in all dealings, upholding the highest ethical standards.

Hope

We are committed to Inspiring Hope and Faith: As bearers of Christ’s hope, we instil in every individual the belief in their God-given potential to achieve great things, trusting in His plan to bring good out of all circumstances, and inspiring hope for a future filled with His promises.

The Church of England Vision for Education

The DoWMAT Vision and Values spring from and encompass the Church of England Vision for Education:

'We aim to deliver excellence in education and want the very best outcomes for children and young people so that they can achieve their fullest potential. With many schools reporting that they feel under increasing pressure to make artificial choices between academic rigour and the wellbeing of their pupils, we are unequivocal in our message that there is no such distinction – a good education must promote life in all its fullness.' (Church of England Vision for Education Deeply Christian, Serving the Common Good)

For those who would like to know more about this vision and what it means for our DoWMAT Church academies, the following documents are a recommended read.