Our Values and Beliefs at RSFC

Our Values

All staff at RSFC have agreed that, as a Sixth Form College and as individuals, we value and champion:

Care for the Individual, Empathy and Compassion – our first priority is to connect with our students, be interested in their lives and backgrounds and listen actively to what they say, treating every student in every class as an individual and continuously boosting their self esteem and confidence, whilst showing emapthy and compassion towards their needs.

Achievement, Success and Excellence – an unceasing focus to improve standards of academic achievement to better the lives of our students and a passionate desire for their success through a culture of high expectations and aspirations.

Learning, Creativity and Innovation – we are driven to pursue effective learning for all students and first class teaching and support by all colleagues – day in, day out.

Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork – students and staff working together to foster a real sense of community and mutual respect. We work in partnership with parents/carers to ensure our 16-19 year olds are confident and mature individuals who are able to become responsible and valued members of our wider society. We maintain close and meaningful partnerships with schools, other colleges and universities to further enhance the learner journey. Relationships with our community in Rochdale reflect our commitment to the social and economic well being of the Borough and increase the range of opportunities for our students to become active citizens.

Inclusivity, Belonging, and Respect – we embrace diversity and strongly commit to the equality of opportunity for students, staff, their friends, families and our wider community in order to create a sense of belonging.

Honesty, Openness and Fairness – the life of the college community is based on the values of honesty and fairness and we commit to conducting ourselves with openness, trust and respect for the individual.

Positivity, Enthusiasm and Fun – shown by and towards all students and staff at RSFC.

By the time students leave RSFC they will:

  • Have achieved their personal academic potential and have a greater choice in life
  • Have the highest aspirations and will have developed the self esteem, confidence and emotional resilience to exploit their potential
  • Be contributing members of the community and have compassion for others
  • Be able to celebrate their success and that of others
  • Have developed the confidence to overcome barriers to success
  • Be articulate, creative and prepared for future growth and learning
  • Be happy!