School improvement & great teaching
Better futures for children and young people
Great teaching makes the biggest difference to pupils’ learning and success. Our work with schools is focused on building the capacity to develop and sustain great teaching in every classroom.
Each school is supported according to its context and priorities, with access to experienced leaders and specialists who work alongside school teams to drive improvement.
What this includes:
- A named School Improvement Partner
- Subject, SEND, behaviour and inclusion expertise
- Support to develop ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculums
- Evidence-informed approaches to improvement
People who inspire
Professional development & leadership growth
We invest in people at every stage of their career. Through our Teaching School Hub, Research School and our Learning Partnership, schools have access to high-quality professional development rooted in evidence and practice.
This strengthens teaching, builds leadership capacity and supports staff retention and wellbeing.
Includes:
- Personalised career pathways for your team
- Coaching and mentoring for leaders and for times when your team needs extra help and guidance
- Subject and professional development networks
- Access to expert teachers and leaders
- Teacher and support staff development
- Opportunities to develop specialist and system leadership roles
- Ready made solutions when you need them
Our Trust and network
Stronger together
Collaboration & networks
Our schools are stronger because they are part of a wider professional community.
Collaboration across the Trust creates capacity, spreads excellence and allows schools to learn from one another while retaining their individual identity.
What schools benefit from:
- Trust-wide networks and peer collaboration
- Shared projects and cross-school learning
- Access to research-informed practice
- Opportunities beyond the Trust through wider partnerships
- Opportunities to be part of cutting edge projects and pilots before regional and national launches
Operational & business support
Support that frees leaders to lead
Strong operational systems underpin strong schools. Our central team provides high-quality business support that reduces school leader workload and stress, improves efficiency and offers better value for money.
This enables school leaders to focus on what matters most: teaching, learning and their communities.
Includes:
- Finance, HR, governance and compliance
- IT, estates and safeguarding systems
- Shared services and Trust-wide contracts
- Transparent, sustainable financial planning
Securing the future
Maximising pupils on roll
Our team offers marketing and engagement expertise that ensures the maximum number of pupils are on roll and our schools are financially sustainable.
Our Trust reserves help schools naviagate through periods of challenge, preserving educational offers and staffing.
We support with:
- Marketing plans and materials
- Parent engagement and communications
- Website development
- Learning space that attract and retain families and pupils
- Enrichment offers
- Access to partnerships and networks that save money and time
Autonomy and identity
Leading your school, your way
