The Family of Learning Trust is a small Trust serving Calderdale and the adjoining areas. The Trust is committed to a local approach, unlike some other large academy chains. It believes in “local solutions for local people”, with school improvement work being focused on a true understanding of the local communities the schools’ serve.
The Trust has developed strong networks and partnerships with many other organisations; we have a large and experienced senior team with many areas of expertise including SEND, Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, HR, Inclusion and Finance. We have the capacity and expertise to make a significant impact on improving opportunities for pupils through raising attainment and improving the teaching and learning experiences in other schools.
School improvement is a key driver for the Trust and we are committed to working with schools to bring about positive change.
Our core purpose is to:
- Enable academy leaders and staff to raise standards of achievement and attainment by working collaboratively across the trust.
- Remain individual as a school and thrive in its own context.
- Ensure our learners receive a broad, balanced, engaging curriculum.
- Ensure all academies are achieving value for money.
- Build capacity across all aspects of education, business and operational activity.
- Minimise bureaucracy for leaders so they are able to focus on achieving the best outcomes for learners.
- Recruit and retain excellent staff within the Trust.
- Provide excellent CPD opportunities.
- Drive school improvement through specialist staff and lead practitioners in the Trust
- Ensure staff wellbeing and good work-life balance.
- Provide HR/Finance and payroll support.
- Access opportunities for close partnership working with the Local Authority and local Teaching schools to benefit our pupils.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
The Family of Learning Trust is committed to creating a supportive working and learning environment for all our staff and pupils. We are proud to celebrate our rich and diverse community and to uphold a culture in which the rights and dignity of individuals are respected.
We are against all forms of discrimination and prejudice. We oppose all forms of intolerance towards any group, however manifested – including anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia or racism. We have zero tolerance of any form of discrimination, harassment or victimisation.
Equality of opportunity is at the heart of our values and we actively support our diverse community so that all of our pupils and staff are able to achieve their full potential.