Becoming a CLF Academy

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Welcome from Steve Taylor, CEO

Our Federation was created in 2009 to enable staff to collaborate and work more closely together to deliver the best education possible for the pupils who attend our academies. Our work is built on a set of shared values, which explicitly commits us to championing the success and life chances of all children.

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With the support of the Department for Education, the Cabot Learning Federation is well placed to grow.

We are looking for schools to join us who have a likeminded vision for the future of the children and young people in their care. We are especially interested in hearing from schools who are supporting children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Trust is a true partnership, and we will learn and benefit from you as much as we will provide support, guidance and expertise to your school.

If you are a maintained school, a single academy trust or another multi academy trust, we are ready to embark on the next stage of our Trust’s development – we hope you will join us on our journey.

Our Cabot Learning Federation collective mission has always been to consistently deliver excellent educational experiences for our pupils, aged 3-19, improving their life chances and serving the communities of which we are a member.

We believe that by working together rather than in isolation we can accelerate school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. Together, we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our students as they become young adults.

The benefits of joining our family

Leadership Support

Executive and educational leadership, supporting Principals to lead their school

School Improvement

School improvement at scale

Education Network Support

Local, regional and national networks designed to support the broader development of the education sector

Professional Services Support

Professional services that give teachers and leaders time to teach, including: governance; risk management; procurement; estate support; administration; project management; health and safety; recruitment and employee relations; communications and marketing; ICT; finance; leisure and lettings; staff wellbeing and employee assistance packages

Collaboration & Partnership

Extensive peer-to-peer networks delivering collaboration and partnership

Principals share their experiences after joining our MAT

  • Heron's Moor Academy

    Julie Fox - Principal
    As soon as we were committed to joining the CLF, we were made very welcome and felt part of the family of CLF academies. For example, I started to attend the Federation’s Leadership Forum meetings immediately.

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  • Uphill Village Academy

    Sam Hodder - Principal
    One year on and I can honestly say it has been the best move we could have made. Best for our children and families, our staff and our local community. The central services team provide expert and timely support meaning that as a Principal I have more time to concentrate and focus on what really matters; delivering a first-class education and building a cohesive school community.

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    If you would like to have a conversation to find out more about joining the CLF please contact us by emailing [email protected]. Feel free to download our presentation to support your early conversations with governors and senior leaders and we look forward to hearing from you.

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