Strategic Priorities
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Stakeholders are ambassadors and understand what it means to be part of the Trust
- Local governing bodies support schools and hold them to account
- Directors set the vision, ethos and strategic direction and support to deliver it
- Leaders support and hold their teams to account for performance
- Our Headteachers inspire confidence and have a strong and embedded ethos of
collaboration between schools
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
- We have an inclusive and diverse approach to recruitment, retention and
development - We provide high quality professional development opportunities to all employees
- We identify talent and have succession plans in place
- WPT has developed a strong culture of evidence-based enquiry and practice
EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM AND OUTCOMES
- We aspire to ensure all students leave able and qualified to play their full part in an
ever-changing world - We develop students by providing rich opportunities for learning both within and
outside the classroom - We build on the previous personal best, with year on year improved progress and
outcomes for students - All schools will be in the top 20% of similar schools in terms of performance
- We use ICFP to plan and deliver an effective, broad and balanced curriculum within
funding constraints
WELLNESS: STUDENTS AND STAFF
- We have a whole trust approach to mental health and wellbeing where pupils and staff can thrive
- Leaders manage their teams, being mindful of individuals’ work-life balance
- Staff feel that their contributions are recognised, valued and are listened to
- We make sure all of our students and staff are kept safe and protected from harm
- All students are respected as individuals and listened to and empowered to work in partnership
ACTIVE PART OF THE COMMUNITY
- Trust employees cultivate and foster strong relationships beyond the schools and MAT
- The Trust has a strong infrastructure which underpins students’ progress and attainment
- We use all forms of media to communicate our core vision and celebrate successes
- We use school facilities/resources to support the wider community
- We understand and actively reduce our impact on the planet
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