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Vision and Values
The Acorn Education Trust was formed in August 2014. Through close collaboration and a shared vision, we believe each school will achieve great things whilst retaining their individual identity. Underpinning this close collaboration is a strong belief in our core purpose: across the Acorn Education Trust, our staff work to achieve the very best outcomes for all our pupils.
Our Vision
"Preparing young people for their world in their time"
Every Acorn school will thrive, as we will ensure our values are evident in all that we do:
Active and visible leadership
- Leadership is present and visible from Trust to classroom.
- Leaders model best practice daily.
- All leaders are supported to flourish.
- School Improvement Plans are living documents.
Care, support and challenge
- A consistent, nurturing culture exists across our family of schools.
- Leadership is held accountable at all levels.
- Staff wellbeing is supported by HR and leaders.
- Quality assurance is rigorous.
- 360-degree team evaluations occur regularly.
Opportunities for all
- A high-quality curriculum is co-constructed across our schools.
- Excellent pedagogy drives our CPD.
- Ongoing coaching and staff development takes place daily.
- Enrichment activities for students are fulsome.
- Excellent facilities and resources are available for all.
Readiness to reach out
- Schools support each other.
- Collaboration at local, regional, and national levels is fully embraced.
- Expertise and resources are shared across (and beyond) our Trust.
- Teaching School Hub provides quality training.
- Pupils join cross-school activities.
Needs of all are paramount
- Every learner is valued.
- Teaching is adapted for all students.
- Weekly data tracking takes place to monitor need.
- Targeted interventions for every child are prioritised.
