1. To enable students who have failed in mainstream educational settings an opportunity of being a part of a small and caring community where their learning needs are paramount and in which they will be encouraged to make progress and develop increased self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence.

2. To prepare students for adult life in a multi-cultural society and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of ability, race, religion, culture and gender.

3. To provide a broad, balanced differentiated and relevant curriculum to include the National Curriculum that encourages every student to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding relevant to adult life, the world of work and leisure.

4. To help each student to develop to their full potential and yet to be sensitive to the needs of others.

5. To help students to grow emotionally by developing their emotional intelligence giving them a greater insight into their own emotional needs and those of other people.

6. To teach about social values and thus help students to become happy, caring citizens who make positive contributions to their community.