Vision, Values & Aims
The principles and purpose that guide everything we do at Paces Sheffield.
Our Mission
“We enable individuals with physical disabilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives by providing tailored support rooted in the ethos of Conductive Education.”
At Paces, our ethos is built on engaging learners, promoting independence, and affirming success every single day. We believe in looking at ability, not disability — celebrating every achievement, however small it may seem.
Our approach is holistic: we address physical development, learning, communication, confidence, and independence together — supporting not just the individual but the whole family.
Our Mission
Our values are captured in the name PACES itself.
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People Centered
Placing the individual and their family at the heart of everything we do.
A
Accountability
Taking responsibility for our actions and delivering on our commitments.
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Compassion
Approaching every interaction with empathy, kindness, and understanding.
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Excellent
Striving for the highest standards in all that we do, continuously improving.
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Success
Celebrating every milestone and achievement with our learners and families.
Our Aims
- Promote independence
Develop the skills, confidence and resilience people need to make choices, take control of their lives and achieve greater independence. - Build meaningful relationships
Create an inclusive, supportive community where individuals, families, carers and professionals work together and feel valued and connected. - Achieve individual potential
Recognise each person’s strengths, aspirations and abilities, providing tailored opportunities that enable them to make meaningful progress and achieve their goals. - Develop lifelong skills
Support people to develop movement, communication, self-care, social and practical life skills that enable greater participation in everyday life. - Provide person-centred support
Put the individual at the heart of everything we do, adapting our services to their needs, aspirations and stage of life. - Champion Conductive Education
Use the principles of Conductive Education to encourage active participation, problem-solving and the development of skills that can be applied in everyday life. - Support families and carers
Work alongside families and carers, providing guidance, encouragement and opportunities to share knowledge and experiences. - Create opportunities and remove barriers
Challenge limitations and promote inclusion, ensuring people have opportunities to participate, learn, contribute and thrive. - Celebrate progress and achievement
Recognise individual milestones and successes, however big or small, and use meaningful outcomes to demonstrate the difference our support makes. - Build a stronger future together
Work collaboratively with partners, professionals, supporters and the wider community to improve opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities.