Outstanding pupil experience

• A Trust that places children at the heart of its endeavour
• A Trust that offers a rich pupil experience understanding social diversity, cultural relevance and a global perspective
• A Trust of choice by parents from a wide range of backgrounds
• A Trust committed to supporting pupils, expanding horizons and unlocking potentials

Indicators of success

• Pupil enjoyment of learning
• Pupil progress and achievements
• Pupil health and wellbeing
• Pupils develop as confident, responsible social and community citizens

Excellence in education

• A Trust that achieves high standards marked by enquiry, discovery and partnership between pupils and teachers
• A Trust with an inspiring, engaging and challenging curriculum, shaped by evidence of what works and real-world practice
• A Trust with innovative and creative approaches to learning that harness the potential of technology
• A Trust that understands the knowledge, skills and experiences required for life-long learning
• A Trust that cultivates inclusive and accessible learning environments

Indicators of success

• Pupils achieve outstanding outcomes
• The curriculum is current and relevant
• Pupils develop transferable skills, rigour of thought, resilience and a positive outlook
• Pupils are engaged by the cutting edge learning experiences and opportunities
• Learning environments are safe, welcoming and enticing

 

Impactful teaching

• A Trust that supports teacher development and research excellence
• A Trust that brings teachers together to work on and share effective pedagogy
• A Trust with a strong recruitment, retention and succession planning strategy that recognises talent early
• A Trust that disseminates the knowledge gained from its research both internally and externally
• A Trust that places the quality of teaching above all else

Indicators of success

• The Trust has a leading reputation and increases its profile and impact steadily over time
• Teacher development is strongly embedded and leaves a tangible footprint in curriculum and teaching
• The learning environment is vibrant and influenced by research
• Teaching across the Trust is consistently good across all phases

• Teachers enjoy their work and want to develop their pedagogical knowledge

 

Effective partnerships

• A Trust with strong roots in the communities it serves
• A Trust where innovation and enterprise feature strongly in partnership with business and enterprise
• A Trust that enhances life, aspiration and prospects for children and families
• A Trust that increasingly influences strategy, policy and debate with other Trusts and through links with professional bodies and organisations

Indicators of success

• The Trust is a partner of choice for a wide range of organisations through its compelling work
• The Trust understands the complexity behind achievement gaps and responds
• The Trust's social engagement encourages active citizenship in both pupils and staff
• The Trust works collaboratively with other Trusts
• An outward-facing approach sustains a range of enhancing partnerships beyond the Trust