The Aims of King's College, Taunton

· To provide a Woodard Education, rooted in a Christian ethos, for boys and girls aged 13 to 18

· To inspire in pupils a desire for excellence and a love of learning which goes beyond the formal curriculum, to develop independent, searching minds and to encourage pupils to realise their full academic potential

· To prepare boys and girls thoroughly for university and other tertiary studies

· To encourage wide interest and participation, at school and beyond, in sport, music, drama, community service, outdoor pursuits and other activities through the provision of excellent facilities and expert coaching and tuition, and to ensure that standards of achievement in these areas are high

· To maintain the boarding ethos and structures of the School to the benefit of all pupils – both day and boarding

· To guide boys and girls in their journey from childhood to adulthood, ensuring the development of the attitudes, skills and confidence they need to flourish in an adult world

· To ensure, as far possible, that the years children spend at King’s College are in themselves happy and fulfilling ones

· To maintain a close partnership with parents in guiding and caring for their children

· To provide a safe, welcoming, supportive and tolerant environment in which each pupil feels valued as an individual and, in turn, learns the importance of tolerance and consideration towards others

· To help each child to realise the importance of contributing to the community, both inside the School and beyond

· To ensure that the School is of benefit to the community both locally and further afield

· To maintain close and mutually beneficial links with all those who have an interest in the school, including alumni, past and present parents and past members of staff

· To ensure that the School enjoys a strong reputation locally, nationally and internationally

· To work constantly towards the improvement and good maintenance of the School facilities and to exercise a careful, responsible stewardship of the School grounds and the wider environment

· To appoint talented staff who share these aims and to assist them in their professional development

· To manage the School’s finances wisely so that it is able to realise these aims