Trust Policies

Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.

Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.

Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.

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.

High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.

Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.

Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.

Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.

Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.

Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.

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.

Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.

Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.

Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.

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.

Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.

Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.