CEAT is outward looking and has a proven record and commitment to constantly raise standards through:

• Setting a clear and shared vision
• Embedding a strong core values philosophy (Collaboration, Equity, Achievement and Trust)
• Working collaboratively with schools, colleges, businesses and organisations within local communities
• Retaining and developing individual school identities and strengths
• Putting high quality teaching and learning at the centre of everything we do
• Establishing a range of strategies and support systems to care for the wellbeing, welfare and mental health of children and adults within and associated with the trust
• Upskilling the workforce to take account of the constant changing educational landscape through developing resilience, entrepreneurialism/innovation and flexibility
• Providing staff with the necessary learning toolkits to meet the increasing and changing learning needs of pupils including those with a range of SENDs
• Listening and actively engaging with stakeholders and incorporating views and opinions into future planning
• Raising educational standards through providing an aspirational curriculum (KS 1 – 5), developing vocational opportunities and preparing pupils with the knowledge and skills they will need for adulthood
• Developing robust staff recruitment procedures

• Is providing its pupils with the best possible education, care and guidance to prepare them for their future lives
• Is meeting its values
• Has a clear strategy for future development
• Is financially viable
• Maintains an effective partnership with all stakeholders, especially parents and staff

Being a school governor or trustee is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. Schools need governing boards that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to enable it to be effective. Anyone aged 18 or over can be a governor or trustee (but there are some exceptions) and you do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement for you to have an understanding of the education system, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute.  Schools need and benefit from a range of professional knowledge on their governing board including education, finance, human resources, legal, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change.

2025-2026

2024-2025