Our Guiding Principles: the way we behave and interact

Our Guiding Principles permeate our core purpose, strategic direction and our priorities and provide a framework for all staff at the college, that defines the way we behave and interact.

We recognise that how we do things is equally as important as what we do, and behaviours drive and underpin organisational culture. Our Guiding Principles will help create a working environment and culture across the college that enables all staff to feel part of a community, respected for their individual skills and contributions, and to play a key role as we build towards excellence.  We want all staff to feel proud of their work, the difference they make to our students and the fact that they are an employee at Barnet and Southgate College.  Our Guiding Principles will play a key part in securing the best possible working environment in order to achieve that goal.

United

We work as one team; we actively build positive relationships, and we appreciate and benefit from diverse thinking and diverse perspectives.

Innovative

We encourage and invite new ideas; we welcome professional challenge, and we see setbacks as an opportunity to learn.

Curious

We question, we listen to understand, we are eager to learn.

Inclusive

Everyone is welcome, we appreciate everyone, and we challenge discrimination, always.

Transparent

We share thoughts and ideas honestly and respectfully without fear of negative repercussions. We speak up when we see things that could be better.

Respectful

We treat everyone respectfully and we consistently show due regard for each other.

Positive

We assume positive intent and seek to solve problems and challenges, not contribute to them.

Responsible

We take responsibility for the impact of our actions, and we never pass the blame.

Measured

We demonstrate positive behaviours, even when under pressure

Proud

We recognise and openly celebrate the great things that happen here.