School Improvement Plan
At Four Hills Education Trust, our commitment to school improvement is rooted in our vision to provide the very best start in life for every child. We believe that every school in our trust should be a place where children thrive, staff are empowered, and communities feel proud and supported. Our approach to improvement is guided by our core values: Critical Thinking, Aspiration, Resilience, and Empathy, and by our belief in the power of collaboration and shared expertise.
Our schools work collaboratively on trust-wide improvement strategies, ensuring that every setting benefits from collective knowledge and shared ambition. Working groups are established to support trust priorities that directly link to school improvement within each setting. These groups are made up of colleagues and experts from each school, bringing together a wealth of experience and insight to drive meaningful change.
The Executive Board of Headteachers, supported by the CEO and CFO, ensures that school improvement is always focused on supporting the individual context and communities of each school. This leadership team provides strategic direction and expert guidance, making sure that improvement efforts are both effective and relevant.
We also work with research partners to encourage innovative approaches to school improvement and curriculum development for children. By engaging with the latest educational research and best practice, we ensure our schools remain at the forefront of educational excellence.
We work closely with Severn Training and School Alliance (STSA) to ensure our schools benefit from the highest quality support and challenge. STSA brings a wealth of experience through its team of school improvement advisers, all of whom have a proven track record as successful headteachers of good or outstanding schools. Their support is tailored to the unique needs of each school, helping us to build leadership capacity, strengthen self-evaluation, and drive continuous improvement at every level.
Through our partnership with STSA, our schools benefit from expert leadership and management support, school to school collaboration and peer review, Specialist Leaders of Education and Headteacher Mentors, professional development and CPD opportunities for staff, quality assurance through regular evaluation and feedback, and strong links with local authority officers and other partners.
Alongside this, our CEO provides expert support and guidance, ensuring that our school improvement work is both strategic and responsive to the needs of our communities.
STSA’s approach is built on a model of school driven self improvement, with robust quality assurance and a commitment to delivering consistently high standards. Their services are highly regarded by schools across Telford and Wrekin, and we are proud to work in partnership with them to help every school in our trust achieve its full potential.
To find out more about the support offered by Severn Training and School Alliance, visit the STSA website.
