Mission
Long term goal
- Outcomes equal to the best nationally and internationally for every school and every child
- Every child receives a truly rounded education resulting in a strong moral compass, a globally competitive skill set and a confident sense of self
- Every school is a hub for community activities, a centre for extended services and a source of immense pride for students, their families and other local stakeholders.
- Providing high quality buildings, engaging classrooms and excellent sporting facilities
- Delivering innovative learning resources and materials
- Ensuring a well-disciplined and caring environment
- Exploiting cutting edge technologies to expand the opportunities for students, staff and our community to benefit from learning in a digital age.
Medium term objectives
- Each school is confident and thriving in its development; schools are beyond challenge from OFSTED in achieving the aims and values of the LIFE MAT.
Reporting mechanism
- There is a LIFE MAT standards committee (LMSC) which comprises of the Heads of school and chaired by the Executive Headteacher (EH)/person fulfilling the expectation of the CEO.
- The LMSC meets at least 3 times per year which will be approximately in the middle of each term.
- The EH will produce a report including end of KS2, 4 and 5 standards (where relevant) and in-year standards and progress of each school. Potential issues to be addressed will be identified alongside actions taken. The report will also include a summary of key AFI’s identified in the Values and Vision statement of the LIFE MAT.
- There will be additional Director level scrutiny where a school is judged as less than good.