CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST Realising Ambition
WELCOME TO CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST Cygnus Academies Trust is a growing family of schools that we nurture, challenge and support to be the best that we can be. Everyone in our family is our responsibility and we value how unique every individual and school is. We provide the tools, strategies and knowhow to enable everyone to flourish. Our aim is to give everyone in our family, irrespective of background, the learning and experiences needed to give them the life chances that were once the preserve of privilege. Our family believes that: • Every school will be successful • Effective systems are the key to success in schools and we all passionately believe in the spirit, practice and impact of our systems • Effective leadership underpins effectiveness in schools • Innovation and development is exciting • All staff will be valued and offered development opportunities to realise their ambitions
Realising Ambition
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children. We will use our resources effectively in order to give the children in our care an exceptional education which prepares them well for their future.
We value all of our staff and are committed to enhancing their talents and skills by offering development opportunities within the Trust.
Nurturing our family to be exceptional is how we realise ambition.
REALISING AMBITION FOR OUR FAMILY MEANS: • •
Considering the long term impact of any strategic decisions made Having clear purpose in every Cygnus school resulting in positive impacts on pupils, staff and the community
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Pioneering systemic change within our Trust through innovation, advocacy and rising to challenges
THROUGH OUR BELIEFS WE WILL: • • • • • • • •
Champion sustained improvement by stretching the potential of everyone in every school in our Trust Work together to provide a growing base of resources and options that underpin our development Develop leadership potential amongst staff and pupils Monitor what we are doing well and what we need to do to improve further Know everyone well and value opinions so that we can share and learn from each other Back up any challenges with practical help Develop lively, ambitious and enquiring minds Celebrate difference and harmony by valuing diversity
Realising Ambition
CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST c/o Manor Community Primary School, Keary Road, Swanscombe, Kent DA10 0BU Telephone: 01322 383314 Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk Website: www.cygnusacademiestrust.org.uk
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