Mainstream secondary schools join LSEAT as Associate Members
Wrotham School and Aylesford School, part of Character Education Trust, have joined London South East Academies Trust as Associate Members.
These schools are the first mainstream secondaries to join LSEAT’s growing network of special, alternative provision and mainstream primary academies – bringing with them much valuable experience and sector insight.
Character Education Trust’s strong track record in inclusive, values-led secondary provision aligns closely with LSEAT’s own mission and will help strengthen its expertise across all phases of education.
As an Associate Member of LSEAT, Character Education Trust will have access to bespoke central services including governance and HR support over the next 12 months. This partnership will also provide significant collaboration opportunities for staff across both Trusts’ schools, particularly in terms of SEND and inclusion.
Dr Sam Parrett CBE, CEO of London South East Academies Trust, says:
“We are delighted to be working with Character Education Trust and its two schools. As our Trust grows, it is important that we benefit from expertise in all parts of the education system – as well as being able to share our own best practice.“With the Government’s drive for greater inclusion, collaboration between all types of provision is crucial. We look forward to the opportunities that this partnership will bring, as we continue to develop our Trust and deliver the best possible education to children and young people across the region.”
Mike Cater, CEO of Character Education Trust adds:
“We are excited to build on the success of our schools, by working in partnership with a Trust that shares our commitment to outstanding education.“Together we look forward to growing our capacity and developing a two-way exchange of knowledge and expertise. LSEAT’s values align closely with ours, with a shared vision that every young person should have access to the opportunities they need to thrive.“At the heart of our collaboration is the belief that education can transform lives. By pooling our knowledge and passion, we can inspire our pupils’ ambition and create brighter futures for all.”
With inclusion at the heart of the Trust’s mission, LSEAT collaborates with many schools and colleges locally, regionally and nationally, exchanging evidence-based practice to ensure the best possible provision for pupils of all ages, at all stages and across all phases of education.
For more information about London South East Academies Trust visit: www.lseat.org.uk
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