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.
Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.
Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.
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.
High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.
Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.
Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.
Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.
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.
Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.
Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.
Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.
Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.
Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.
High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.
Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.
Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.
Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.