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Focus-Trust

focus-trust

Oldham

Our approach to all we do is governed by our commitment to make a positive difference to children. We are a specialist primary-focused organisation as we want to make sure that each school we work with is distinctive as a unique primary school. Each school is an integral part of the Trust. This means that they are involved in decision making for the Trust as a whole. When schools have joined Focus-Trust we aim to: identify their needs and make sure these are addressed; know how much impact their work is having on children’s academic progress and well-being; be a self-sustaining, autonomous organisation; take decisions about their preferred future; and work with the Focus-Trust team to ensure highly effective governance. There is an expectation that successful schools will work with others and share best practice. It is the responsibility of every school to make a positive difference to others. This work will help to build the capacity of the Focus-Trust and provide both CPD and career opportunities for all staff. What makes the Focus-Trust distinctive? A 30 year track record of our sponsor Focus Education supporting schools to be the best they can be. A wealth of experience and practical resources matched to the needs of the primary phase. A team of excellent people who work with schools across England. A commitment to excellent primary practice. Effective systems and procedures to ensure that the conversion to academy status is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. A network of schools across England that work with Focus Education, so can pull on a wealth of best primary practice. What are the benefits of being part of the Focus-Trust? Supported through the conversion process. Access to package of Focus Education consultancy support tailored to your needs. You are the Trust! In other words, you take a role in the decision making and steering the future direction of the Focus-Trust. Network and share with other schools wider than your immediate locality. Access to reduced cost CPD. Financial savings through economies of scale. On-going challenge and support to ensure that leadership (including governance) enables the academy to be the best it can be. Longer term career development opportunities for team members. Gain academy freedoms and autonomy whilst being part of a wider family offering security and collaboration. School-to-school support and CPD. Comprehensive Responsive Professional Learning Programme We wanted to be an academy but knew we didn’t want to go-it-alone. We chose to be part of the Focus-Trust because we trust their school improvement expertise and have valued their partnership approach.(Primary Headteacher) Every conversation is professional development, we are improving every day. (Primary Headteacher)

Manchester Environmental Education Network

manchester environmental education network

Manchester

Manchester Environmental Education Network, or "MEEN" as it is more commonly known, is dedicated to supporting teachers, organisations and individuals working to promote environmental education and Education for Sustainability. To achieve this, we use a variety of methods: we run projects with schools, organise networking events, provide a termly newsletter and pool various free curriculum resources on this website. MEEN began life in 1994 as an informal organisation. It was run voluntarily by teachers who wanted to bring environmental issues into their teaching practice. Today, MEEN has become an independent charity. In January 2001 a coordinator was employed to support and build the network. Since then, MEEN has provided a range of CPD services, training sessions and networking events, conferences and numerous projects around sustainability with schools and educational providers. MEEN is now over 20 years old and still upholds its core values: it was set up to support its members and to promote the sustainability agenda within schools and to agencies working with schools. The first edition of Beehive, the MEEN newsletter, was produced in 1994, and despite a few changes in its format, continues to be produced today. MEEN has undergone two significant changes due to the impacts of austerity. Firstly, our remit changed from serving the city of Manchester to cover Greater Manchester. MEEN has always had members from schools in other parts of Greater Manchester so it seemed appropriate, especially as services in the other nine Council areas were being reduced, to widen our remit. Secondly, we now focus increasingly on projects working directly with schools either through the curriculum or working with young people in their Eco Committees.