Your Local Multi-Academy Trust How good can a school be? Let’s find out... Contents
4 Our vision and values 6 Our family 8 Our sponsor 9 Our team 10 Our successes 14 Our support Our vision and values Ambition for all. Collaboration. Individuality and Diversity. Innovation.
Every child should only be a short walk away from a world class school. We exist to empower, enable and inspire schools to provide an outstanding level of education and support through exceptional leadership, collaboration, innovative thinking and understanding of local needs.
4 5 Our family
Established January February September Autumn 2013 2013 2013 2015 2016
Pendle Education Trust is a family of schools in Lancashire. The Trust is sponsored by Nelson and Colne College, an Outstanding Further Education college in Pendle. Established in 2013, Pendle Education Trust continues to grow, welcoming new schools to our family.
Wherever you are on your Ofsted journey; whether Outstanding or in need of improvement, we provide personalised services and support tailored to your school’s requirements.
Our focus is on exceptional leadership and local needs. Working collaboratively with schools, communities and education leaders we aim to drive educational excellence for the young people in Pendle.
6 7 Our sponsor
Number 1 Apprenticeship provider in the country for 16-18s Outstanding Ofsted since 2005 Beacon status Top college in Lancashire for A Levels Top college in the local area for Vocational courses
Department for Education performance tables 2016
8 Our team
Anita Ghidotti FCIPD, MSc Chief Executive, Pendle Education Trust Assistant Principal, Nelson and Colne College
“I have been working for Pendle Education Trust for almost four years now, and in the education sector for more than twelve years. I am an active member of the Prince’s Trust, and have been a part of a number of local governing bodies. As an individual who has grown up and been educated locally, I am passionate about education and ensuring that every child is given the best possible opportunities to support their future - a value that is strongly embedded within the very heart of our academies. Whether you are an Outstanding school or looking to make improvements, we welcome new partners to our family - please do not hesitate to contact us.”
Our Trust Board is made up of a voluntary team of dedicated professionals, with a wealth of business and educational experience, and strong local knowledge and contacts. We are passionate about education and making a difference to our local communities.
To view our Trust Board members, please visit www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
9 Our successes
Inadequate to Good with Outstanding features in three years (Pendle Primary Academy)
The Place2Talk and Place2Be initiatives – an individualised support service for our children to talk about their feelings or any problems they may have
Secured over £1million of capital funding over the last three years
New school facilities include £715k sport facility (Colne Primet Academy)
Generated extensive positive media coverage for our Academies
Stimulating enrichment opportunities such as peer mentoring and community focused projects, aimed at challenging personal development and making a difference to our local area
10 11 “Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. They enjoy school and work hard because the school has helped them believe that they can achieve.”
Ofsted
12 13 Our support
How we will support your school’s journey…
Help shape the strategic direction and vision for your school
Provide professional and responsive HR services including performance management, recruitment and payroll
Drive quality improvement and school performance, including data reporting
Improve the school estate and facilities management, including health and safety
Provide financial advice and support to help you get the most from your resources
Support with dedicated network and IT services
Provide marketing and communications services including news, websites, social media, design and print
Support with professional development and training for your staff including the opportunity to share best practice with colleagues in the Trust 14 “The Senior Leadership Team have transformed the ethos and culture of the school so that the vision of achievement for all is now being realised.” Ofsted
15 Contact Us
Tel 01282 440 249
Email [email protected]
Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road Nelson BB9 7YT