Lead
In every aspect of life, the ability to lead is essential. Strong leadership is the key to the success of our academies. We will aim to develop leadership skills in all staff and pupils.
In every aspect of life, the ability to lead is essential. Strong leadership is the key to the success of our academies. We will aim to develop leadership skills in all staff and pupils.
In our Trust, staff and pupils are empowered to have high aspirations for their futures. We nurture and challenge everyone to take responsibility, make decisions, and work together so they grow in confidence and resilience.
We believe in achievement in its broadest sense and that enjoyment of learning is crucial to success. We look for and reward achievement. We also know that a strong command of professional skills and curricular content are vital foundations to enable success.
We will provide the very best education and training for every individual in our academies and will ensure that this is delivered. We value excellent teaching, underpinned by high-quality professional development and will constantly move forwards, using and instigating the best ideas and practice.
Our vision is that through outstanding leadership we will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.
Of course, every good school aspires to this aim, so what makes us different?
We passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for ensuring more children receive an exceptional education. Our academies have experienced the transformational impact this can have.
At the same time, we recognise the importance of autonomy. Every school has its own context and challenges. This is why we encourage our academies to lead and manage in a way that preserves their individual identity and responds to the specific needs of their pupils and community. The combination of autonomy and collaboration across key areas of leadership and management, underpinned by shared vision, values and best practice, is what makes the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust unique.
We are also strengthened by the support, guidance and wide-ranging skills of our experienced board of trustees and local governors. The acronym L.E.A.D. embodies the four core principles at the heart of the Trust: strong leadership at every level; empowering everyone to aim high; providing the opportunity for all to achieve, and constantly driving for improvement.
Ofsted rates 92% of our academies as ‘Good’ or above. We are committed to growing further and increasing our positive impact on more children and young people.
Within our Trust, all academies strive to achieve:
We are committed to supporting our academies in providing the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.
We are proud of what we have achieved over the years and look forward to continuing our journey with an increasing network of partners and academies.
Please get in touch to find out more about how we could support your school, academy or trust.
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