The Shaw Education Trust is a growing, dynamic multi-academy trust delivering education across all phases, all sectors and all communities. We are proud to work in collaboration with numerous academies stretching from Birmingham to Greater Manchester, promoting inclusivity in our provision, policies and procedures in order to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
We deliver high-quality provision and support to over 6,000 pupils and 1,400 staff members, helping them achieve their goals and access better life chances.
Our Vision
The Trust's vision is "opening doors to the world" — through the power of learning. This reflects a commitment to equipping every member of the Trust community with the knowledge, skills and confidence to access opportunities, engage with society, and succeed in an ever-changing world, while making sure no personal, social or educational barrier limits what a pupil or member of staff can become. shaw-education
Our Values
Shaw Education Trust's work is guided by four core values:
- Opportunity — making sure every student and staff member can access high-quality education, development, support and pathways that help them grow, succeed and reach their full potential.
- Integrity — acting with honesty, transparency and consistency in every decision and relationship, so pupils, staff, families and communities can trust how the Trust is led and governed.
- Community — working collaboratively across schools, families and local partners to build an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, feels valued and connected, and shares pride in what's achieved together.
- Equity — responding to different needs so that support and opportunity are shared fairly, guided by a "one size fits one" philosophy: not everyone getting the same thing, but everyone getting what they specifically need to have an equal chance of success.
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What Sets Us Apart
- From mainstream to special schools, primary to further education — we provide for all. Our all-inclusive structure enables us to reach pupils across all phases, all sectors and all communities.
- Our core team is made up of experienced professionals within the sector, including National Leaders of Education, Ofsted inspectors and former Her Majesty's Inspectors, on hand to provide expert advice and valuable insight.
- We believe in clear lines of accountability; our comprehensive scheme of delegation enables everyone to play their part in improving what we do, with a highly skilled Trust Board providing appropriate challenge and support to the central team and Academy leaders.
- We don't prescribe a curriculum; instead we support our academies to offer one that deepens knowledge, develops skills and fires pupils' curiosity.
- Each academy offers support that addresses life after school, develops pupils' independence, and helps them prepare for university and the world of work.
- We always act with integrity and transparency; local accountability is supported through Academy Councils, with representatives from across the whole school community.
- Within two years of joining our Trust, all our academies are providing effective, innovative and truly excellent education for their pupils.
The Trust’s relevant documentation, including the Funding Agreement, Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association can be found here.
