Recruitment

Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.

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

Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.

High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.

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

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.

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

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

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

Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.

Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.

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

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

Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.

Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.