What makes an awesome GLT school?
At the Great Learners Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that inspires and empowers our pupils to reach their full potential. Our unwavering focus on excellence, innovation, and holistic development sets us apart, creating an environment where children thrive and grow. We have created a checklist to monitor the progress of our schools against significant themes that are key to our success.
Vision, Culture, and Ethos
We strive to ensure all our schools understand our Great Learners Trust's mission to "inspire and empower all to achieve their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic world." We aim for this vision to be deeply embedded across our schools, with all stakeholders - from staff to pupils to parents - understanding and embodying the Trust's values. Our inclusive approach, as outlined in the GLT Inclusion Strategy, ensures that every child is supported to reach their highest potential, regardless of their background or starting point.
People and Culture
The Trust's commitment to developing and supporting its people is evident in our schools approach to all areas. We aim to actively implement the GLT People Strategy and Growing Great People Framework, investing in the professional growth and leadership development of our staff. By recruiting, retaining, and nurturing talented individuals, we want to build a strong, collaborative team that is dedicated to making a difference for all our pupils, both within our individual schools and across the wider Trust community.
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
At the heart of our approach is a relentless pursuit of excellence. We have adopted the mantra "What got you here won't get you there," which drives us to constantly challenge the status quo and seek new and better ways to enhance teaching and learning. Our staff are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, engage in exciting professional development, and collaborate with peers to share best practise. Our aim is for the teaching and learning approach to be engaging, innovative, and underpinned by a strategic use of technology. This ensures that our pupils are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the dynamic world they will inherit.
Curriculum
Our teachers are the most valuable asset in our quest to provide an exceptional education. We strive to inspire and support them, offering a rich professional development programme, opportunities to visit other schools, and a learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation. By nurturing our staff's growth and empowering them to be bold, we create a culture of ambition and excellence that permeates every aspect of our Trust.
We require our schools to offer an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum that is coherently and progressively sequenced across all subject areas. The curriculum is designed to build strong subject knowledge and foster a love of learning for all our pupils, preparing them for future success and empowering them to make a positive impact on the world.
Inclusion
Inclusion is a cornerstone of our Trust's ethos. We are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make excellent progress from their starting points. We recognise the importance of a consistent approach to behaviour, and well-being supports our pupils in developing the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
Performance, Quality Assurance, and Accountability
We aim for our school to consistently deliver strong progress and attainment outcomes for our pupils, exceeding national averages. We actively engage with internal and external quality assurance reviews, continuously striving for excellence and using the feedback to drive further improvements. We recognise the importance of the governing board ensuring they are highly effective, providing strategic oversight and support to ensure we meet all statutory compliance requirements.
Overall Effectiveness
We aim for our schools to be first choice for local parents, we are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience that prepares our pupils for their futures. We understand the importance of our pupils attending school regularly, and we effectively support schools to address any persistent absence, ensuring that all children can fully benefit from the opportunities the schools provide.
Our commitment to improving the Ofsted reports in all schools is reflected in this checklist. By fostering a culture of ambition, bravery, and boldness, we will empower our pupils to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals, ready to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
At the Great Learners Trust, we are united by our vision to inspire excellence and empower futures. Our aim is for all our schools to embody this ethos, delivering an outstanding education that empowers our pupils to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.
Join us on our journey of educational excellence, where we are committed to providing an inspiring and transformative experience for every child in our care.