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Elmsett C of E Primary School.

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust

Aims & Objectives

The St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Multi Academy Trust’s mission is to offer a life-enhancing encounter with the teachings and person of Jesus Christ, an experience that is utterly inclusive and brings love, hope, aspiration and fulfilment to every child.

The work of the Trust at every level will be underpinned by the Christian values of Respect, Kindness, Perseverance, Forgiveness and Love.

Our Aim

To ensure that every school within the Trust provides an outstanding education for every child, enhanced by its distinctively Christian ethos.

Our Objectives

To ensure that every school in the Trust is able to progress to Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ and to remain outstanding.

To ensure that every school in the Trust achieves a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican & Methodist Schools) judgement of ‘Outstanding’

Structure

Our Members

The Members of the Multi Academy Trust are the conscience of the organisation. They appoint the board of directors and ensure that the aims of the trust are upheld. They include:

The Diocesan Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Rt Revd Martin Seeley
The Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education, The Rt Revd Dr Mike Harrison
Mr Neil Watts BA (Hons) MA (Cantab) PGCE
Professor Helen Langton RGN; RSCN; RCNT; RNT; BA(Hons); MSc

Our Board of Directors

We bring together a core group of people with a proven track record of school improvement and experience that is relevant to making the trust a success. They are responsible for its strategic direction and are accountable for the academies to the Secretary of State and therefore determine the level of delegation to local governing bodies so that these can be as effective as possible.

Information

More information about St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust can be found here

Annual Reports and Accounts for the can be found here