Statement of Purposes

1. Children, Adults, Families and the Community

To provide responsive, individualised services and support which promote:

Each Child / Adult's

• Quality and enjoyment of life.
• Safety and security.
• Self esteem, independence and social skills.
• Positive experiences in the community.
• Potential by building on strengths and capabilities.
• Opportunities to participate in decision-making processes in all aspects of life.

Each Family's

• Quality and enjoyment of life.
• Safety and security.
• Ways of dealing with grief and loss issues.
• Empowerment through information and education.
• Positive opportunities.

The Community's

• Mutual awareness and understanding.
• Positive experiences and relationships.
• Living, learning, working and socialising cooperatively with children and adults with a disability/additional need and their families.

2. Staff and Volunteers

To empower and support staff and volunteers through:

• The provision of learning and development to enhance quality service provision.
• Open two-way communication, encouraging participation in decision-making.
• Valuing the contribution of all staff and volunteers.

3. Organisation

• To ensure Gateways is a well-managed, ethical and viable organisation.
• To maintain an organisational culture which supports teamwork, innovation and evidence based service delivery.
• To work in partnership with other agencies and funding bodies to provide integrated and coordinated supports.