The whole function of Paignton Community and Sports College is rooted in the Aims and Objectives of the College.

Schemes of work, procedures and routines, the College Development Plan and all other areas of activity, whether academic or social, reflect these aims.

They represent the cornerstone of what we believe to be important. The values expressed in the aims are not subject to change, but reflect our basic ideals.

AIMS OF PAIGNTON COMMUNITY AND SPORTS COLLEGE

Enable all members of the College to achieve their full potential by encouraging the highest possible standard of endeavour. Develop personal qualities and social skills in order that members of the College may respect both the needs of the individual and those of the whole community.

In recent years the College has achieved national recognition for the quality of the education it provides for its pupils, gaining a number of highly prestigious awards, most notably:

Investors in People The College was awarded the prestigious “Investors in People” award in January 2006 to reflect its high standard of staff development and training.

Investors in Enterprise & Work Related Learning In March 2007 the College was given this award in recognition of its commitment to the education of people in the world of work

Healthy Schools Award Having achieved the designated standard in the areas of personal, social and health education; healthy eating; physical activity; and emotional health and well being. Designated in January 2007 until 2010.

Football Charter Standard Specialist Sports College in Devon. The College has recieved this award for the third consecutive year. This award is judged on all aspects of football, including curricular, extra-curricular and holiday activities as well as the opportunities and festivals organised by the Torbay Sports Partnership programme.

Listening School
The College became the first school in the South West to become an NSPCC Listening School. To achieve this status schools must reach the designated standard in 4 key areas:

1. Personal, Social and Health Education
2. Healthy Eating
3. Physical Activity
4. Emotional Health & Well-being

Investors in Careers The College’s commitment to this important area is reflected in the fact that we were one of the first schools in Devon and Cornwall to receive the Investors in Careers Award and we hold the Investors in Education Business Partnership Award.