The Epworth Education Trust was created in November 2020 when 2 academy trusts - Wesley  Trust consisting of 3 schools and Acorn Trust consisting of 2 schools merged to create an even stronger trust providing excellent provision for the schools in its care. Since then other schools have joined the Trust.

We are an inclusive trust that welcomes a wide range of schools including Methodist and community schools, primary, secondary and special schools that are both convertor and sponsored academies.

The main purpose of the Trust is to be a place where schools can work collaboratively to be the best they can be. The aim is for all schools in the Trust to be successful, self-governing schools providing the best education for the children in its care.

"DO ALL YOU CAN"

 summarises our ethos and vision as we believe anything is possible when approached with this attitude.

Our Roots

The Epworth Education Trust is rooted in our communities, our profession and our faith. We work together to ensure that every child and young person can achieve excellence.

The Trust’s approach is anchored to six core principles. These are:

• We will build a family of schools with shared Methodist values, but who can support their individual communities in their own unique way
• Best practice will be delivered through school-based models of excellence
• Each school will deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum that holds no limits on the achievements and learning of all pupils
• A commitment to the highest standard of pastoral care and support
• Our education and ethos will be used to support and develop our local communities
• Our high-quality continuous professional development will enable staff to shine and advance in their career

Our Aspirations

• To have a Trust that grows and develops whilst ensuring it remains healthy, sustainable and high performing. That it becomes a Trust of excellence.  We want to build self-sustaining and effective schools rooted in their communities but also networked with a wider group of strong schools.
• To be an outward facing organisation that continues to learn and develop whilst offering to others the ability to grow and develop through sharing of good practice.
• To provide high quality leadership and teaching which will enthuse and inspire all learners, and enable the wider learning community to become an outstanding beacon for inclusion, providing personalised learning opportunities for all learners to succeed in order to become the very best they can be.
• That each School will reflect the Epworth Education Trust’s strong commitment to improving the life chances of all children. We believe that where the Trust has the capacity to make a difference, it is morally bound to do so. That the children will be at the heart of everything. All decisions will be determined by what is in their best interests
• For the Trust to play a pivotal role in transforming and enhancing the life experiences of the wider communities they will serve. Our schools will be at the heart of compassionate and caring communities that are underpinned by strong values.
• That through the excellent teaching of a rich, extended and balanced curriculum, which ignites curiosity, unlocks talent and realises potential. We will develop creative, passionate and respectful learners who make excellent progress and are supported by well-motivated and passionate teachers.

To contact Epworth Education Trust:

Email: Admin@epworthtrust.org.uk

Address: Epworth Education Trust Central Office, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJ

Tel: 01942 777706