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Why CHOOSE Connect Academy Trust?

our manifesto

Our world needs
a big change.
A better kind of education.
Education that gives
our young people the
best academic knowledge
and skills,
A safe environment to grow,
to understand themselves
and their peers,
and an inspiring,
big-picture perspective
of the world they live in.
Success for us and
our schools is not about
popularity, profit or prestige.
It’s defined by lives improved,
opportunities given and
futures secured.
That’s what we believe
all children deserve,
and it’s what we strive
towards every day.
A better future
for all our children,
a better future
for our planet,
and a better future
for everyone.

Our anchors

As a values-led trust, our beliefs and principles drive everything we do. We have a set of values (we call them our anchors) that describe our personality, set our ambitions, drive our decisions and filter into every aspect of our work.

We want to be known for being

...so these qualities are embedded into our DNA.

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A sense of empowerment

We don’t believe schools should become clones of others in a Trust. Our unique schools are given autonomy and encouragement to embrace differences, share ideas, and succeed together.

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A promise to do things right

For the world, for our people, and for your pupils, we’re committed to taking a stand to uphold strong moral values – holding each other accountable and acting with integrity.

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Exciting opportunities for the future

Connect prides ourselves on being a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust. We, and our schools, bravely look ahead for ways to expand horizons, learn more effectively, to create a better future.

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A genuine, human connection

Real community comes from being part of a group that looks after each other – encouraging children and adults alike, and supporting them with kindness and compassion.

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“The Trust and its schools are connected. It is a collaborative way of working whilst schools still have lots of autonomy.”

Hayley Gilbride

Headteacher

“The great teamwork and collaboration means that all schools contribute towards and benefit from Trust-wide support.”

Samantha Barker

Headteacher

"My child has settled in really well and he has been getting extra support to help him with speaking, listening, reading and writing. The teachers are fab and the head master is lovely. There is a lovely atmosphere at the school and always something going on."

Rara Kenshaw

Parent

"It has felt good to be part of a larger team. I know I can contact other members of the Trust to collaborate, support each other and share our knowledge."

Mrs Monk

Year 4 Teacher

"As a new headteacher into the trust, I value the collaborative ethos that runs through the central and leadership team. This allows me to utilise the expertise of the colleagues beyond our school."

Susie Carroll

Headteacher

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