Governance & finance
In the current climate, leaders in education face many challenges to ensure children within our schools benefit from the best teaching and learning opportunities.
Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.
Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.
High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.
Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.
Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.
Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.
Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.
Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.
Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.
High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.
Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.
The Constellation Trust is a highly inclusive group of schools who cater for the needs of all pupils through a strategic approach to effectively maximise our resources.
Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.
Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.
Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.
Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.
Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.
Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.
Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.
Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.
