Young Enterprise Guiding Principles

1. To offer young people, irrespective of background and abilities, the opportunity to participate in our programmes.
2. To help young people to develop the attitudes and skills for enterprise, personal success, lifelong learning and employability.
3. To deliver highly practical, activity based, enjoyable learning programmes which inspire young people and improve their understanding of the value and role of business.
4. To involve business volunteers and other appropriate volunteers to deliver all programmes, working in partnership with teachers. Also to encourage those involved, where appropriate, to link their Young Enterprise experience to their personal development.
5. To ensure that all programmes are of the highest standard, reflecting the best current business practice, ethical behaviour and an awareness of business' responsibilities to their stakeholders including consumers and the community.
6. To establish and maintain quality standards in programme delivery.
7. To provide an appropriate form of accreditation of a participant's achievements in each programme.
8. To manage and support staff, volunteers and the organization to the highest standards demanded by Investors in People and models of excellence appropriate to a voluntary organization.
9. To work in partnership with individuals and organizations to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our activities.
10. To recognize the contribution made to the success of Young Enterprise by volunteers, teachers, funds contributors, supporters, businesses and educators.