Unified by our vision, values and mission
We take pride in contributing to the enrichment and development of education in the north-east of England. By working closely with local partners, schools, and the wider community, we aim to shape the future of education in the region, ensuring our schools remain influential and at the forefront of positive change.
Our mission
At Pele Trust, our mission is clear: to build a learning community, brought together by choice, that enables our schools to support and challenge each other to provide consistently outstanding education whilst offering a stable pathway for students, parents and staff.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a thriving learning community where every individual is happy, engaged, and supported. We value strong relationships, ensuring that every student and staff member is known, respected, and valued for who they are. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to offer the highest standards of education, challenge, and support.
Our values
Excellence
We are committed to pursuing excellence in a manner that we can be proud of and that values every child, pupil and student equally
Integrity
We are committed to acting with integrity and honesty in all of our decision making
Openness
We are committed to operating with openness and transparency and welcome the benefits of peer review and external scrutiny
Positivity
We are committed to making a positive contribution to the development of the Trust and recognise that we will receive support and challenge in return
Compassion
We believe that all individuals should be treated with compassion and kindness
Optimism
We are optimistic in our outlook and see a positive future for our schools and pupils as we work together to meet the challenges ahead
Humility
We believe that leaders at all levels should demonstrate humility and a sense of service to others
We will seek to uphold and model the Nolan principles of public life, namely: selflessness; integrity; objectivity; accountability; openness; honesty; and leadership
Message from the CEO
In recent years, schools within the education system have become increasingly isolated and this is not beneficial to individual teachers, leaders or pupils. In contrast, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We know that individual teachers and leaders who are connected through shared values and are highly ambitious for their pupils are more likely to achieve their goals when working together with like-minded colleagues therefore Pele Trust places a premium on creating and sustaining networks for staff and leaders that help drive improvements.
Kieran McGrane, CEO
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School Improvement Strategy
We believe that highly effective leadership is at the heart of improving schools. Therefore we emphasise the benefits of honing leadership skills by working in collaborative networks with leaders from other Trust schools. In addition, we believe that external scrutiny and peer review support rapid improvement through opening ourselves to critique and welcoming feedback. Since the formation of Pele Trust, we have observed how this openness, transparency and focus on quality assurance benefits both the school and individuals on the review team and has a multiplying effect across the Trust.
Our commitment to CPD
Our CPD programme offers comprehensive development for all staff, tailored to individual roles and needs. Aspiring leaders can pursue National Professional Qualifications, including NPQH and NPQSL. Additionally, our Peer Review programme, middle leader placements, and bespoke leadership development course with Newcastle University provide unique opportunities for teachers to enhance and share expertise. Colleague also complete an action research project aligned with appraisal goals, ensuring continuous professional growth and innovation across all schools within the Trust.
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