The Connect Alliance Trust is a combination of strong, value-driven academy trusts and schools. In joining together we have become a stronger family of schools, sharing a common purpose and motivation centred around a culture of collaboration. We strive for excellence on behalf of children in Manchester.

Our schools have collaborated successfully previously and recognise the following benefits of joining together:

Reinforcing vision while extending the reach and influence of our values and ethos including the unique characteristics of our schools.
Strengthening collaborative leadership, recruiting and keeping the best staff through better professional development and career opportunities.
Greater specialist knowledge across all areas of our provision which will enable continuous high-quality, ambitious and inclusive education that is broad and enriched.
Building a strong, sustainable, successful future by working together with a common purpose. Through coming together we become a stronger partner with greater strategic influence.
Greater financial stability and efficiencies which will enable better resources across the trust schools. This will improve sustainability across areas of the schools, including better buildings, facilities, resources, staffing and opportunities.
Access to DfE grants and funding that are only available for academy schools.

Vision

We are committed to empowering every child and adult in our Trust to cultivate their talents, realise their achievements, and reach their personal best. Our vision is to foster a love for learning that leads to success in life, equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to live happy and successful lives. We believe in education's transformational power and aim to create a safe, inclusive and thriving environment.

Mission

To deliver an exceptional and transformative educational experience that motivates all our learners to reach their personal best and contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and thriving environment that promotes respect, integrity and lifelong learning for all, regardless of background. Through a commitment to academic excellence, creativity, well-being and leadership, we inspire our pupils and staff to grow, lead and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Our Values

Academic Excellence

Every child, regardless of background or individual needs, should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Empowering learning

We cultivate personal and social skills, supporting children as self-managers, resourceful thinkers, independent enquirers, team players, reflective learners and effective participants.

Respect and Inclusivity

Aligned with a Rights-Respecting curriculum, we uphold the values of respect, dignity, honesty, and non-discrimination. We embrace all faiths and non-faith perspectives, with a commitment to serving our communities.

Physical and Mental Well-being

By promoting mental and physical health, we encourage habits that support lifetime wellness. Our curriculum prioritises mental resilience, happiness and a positive mind-set.

Global Citizenship and Community Service

Our pupils are taught to appreciate their roles within a global context, fostering an awareness of their potential positive impact. Sustainability and community service are central to our values.

Creativity and the Arts

We support self-awareness, imagination, and emotional development through creativity and the arts, encouraging pupils to engage with and express complex emotions.

Our Goals

Develop Good Citizens

We nurture responsible, aware individuals who respect others and are dedicated to contributing positively to society.

Ignite Learning and Promote Excellent Teaching

We commit to providing a rich, engaging curriculum that allows all learners to thrive and achieve strong progress regardless of background.

Grow Exceptional Leaders

Through strategic leadership development, we aim to cultivate strong leaders at all levels within our Trust.

Focus on Performance and Development

We strive for excellence in professional learning, inspiring continuous improvement and growth.

Provide Public Value

By growing a collaborative network of schools, we raise aspirations, inspire excellence and create more opportunities for pupils and staff.

ABOUT CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST

ETHOS

EXCELLENCE

Maximising potential through quality education and aspiration for all

What is excellence? Connect Alliance Trust believes that excellence is shaped by culture and recognises that every school has a different starting point. Using research-based practices and approaches, we support individual schools to develop a framework for success.

We have a track record of supporting schools to identify their own area of strengths and development and have helped them implement the best strategies for improvement.

Examples vary from designing an exciting and engaging curriculum, through to achieving financial stability and creating sustainable approaches. This is essential for thriving, happy schools where everyone can learn and grow.

We stand by equity and equality of opportunities for all. For children, this means meeting their individual needs, and creating an inclusive environment so that those who may be disadvantaged or have special learning needs are always provided for. Specifically for staff, we ensure that everyone is fully supported and equipped to manage their role in a demanding school environment. This includes training, coaching, mentoring and access to tailored employee benefits.

COLLABORATION

Working together to improve childrens lives

“Celebrating marvellous mistakes”. Everyone learns from their experience. That’s why genuine, authentic, and honest relationships are at the heart of our ethos - excellence can only be embedded through a culture of trust.

Positive role models, continuous professional development, the opportunity to network within the Trust, supported by effective communication, systems, policies and procedures provides everyone with the foundation to be their best.

We also emphasise the importance of setting clear expectations for children and teachers alike. This creates a secure and experimental learning environment where everyone can grow.

RESPECT

Respect for ourself, others and the environment

Life is all about relationships. We appreciate and accept everyone is different, shaped by their cultural heritage, life experiences, motivations and choices. We believe that by celebrating difference we strengthen our ability to achieve more and attain excellence.

We value and understand the different perspective and expertise everyone can contribute to the success of the Trust. Therefore, we will purposefully bring people together who can positively influence the outcomes on a local, national and global scale.