The DCSF is working with others, in Government and beyond, towards two goals:

• an inclusive society, where everyone has an equal chance to achieve their full potential; and
• a globally competitive economy, with successful firms and a fair and efficient labour market.

We are focused on achieving outcomes not processes and on the exemplar delivery of services. We will be judged on changing for the better, the lives of the people we are here to serve. The Department aims to give strong leadership and set high standards, learning from good practice wherever it is to be found and encouraging local innovation. We work in partnership with many other organisations to achieve our goals.