Schools

The Trust aims for a school system in which young people's achievement is not tied to their social and economic background.  A priority for us is access to schools and combating the social segregation which blights the current system.  We believe the intakes of the highest performing schools should reflect the communities they serve and that innovative models for addressing low aspirations and attainment in the poorest communities hold huge potential.

The Trust also recognises the importance of out-of-school activities in developing disadvantaged young people's confidence, resilience and soft skills - important influences on future life chances.