• Promote Academic Excellence – Provide quality education tailored to the needs of SEBD students, ensuring all learners achieve their full academic potential and are prepared for GCSE, etc success.
• Foster Emotional Wellbeing – Support students’ social and emotional development through therapeutic approaches, helping them build resilience, self-regulation, and self-esteem.
• Encourage Personal Growth – Develop self-awareness, confidence, and independence, empowering students to set and achieve their personal goals.
• Deliver an Inclusive Curriculum – Ensure the curriculum is accessible, engaging, and relevant, meeting the unique needs of all learners regardless of their abilities or challenges.
• Prepare for Life Beyond School – Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed for further education, employment, and independent living.
• Promote British Values – Embed the values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance for others, preparing students to contribute positively to modern British society.
• Provide Real World Learning – Connect learning to real life contexts, such as financial literacy, digital skills, and practical problem solving, to ensure students are prepared for everyday challenges.
• Celebrate Creativity and Expression
• Encourage self-expression through creative subjects such as art, music, and drama, fostering emotional regulation and confidence.
• Develop Social Skills – Promote positive relationships, teamwork, and communication, enabling students to interact effectively and respectfully with others.
• Encourage Healthy Lifestyles – Teach the importance of physical and mental health through PE, PSHE, and wellbeing focused activities, encouraging students to make informed decisions about their health.
• Support Cultural Awareness – Introduce students to diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives, fostering empathy, tolerance, and a global outlook.
• Instil a Love for Lifelong Learning – Inspire curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace learning opportunities throughout their lives.

These aims reflect Aya College’s commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.