Our Services
Estates and Operations
Our schools are supported by the Estates and Operations team, who ensure that every site is safe, compliant, and well maintained, creating high-quality environments for learning.
To achieve this:
- Comprehensive health and safety and statutory compliance checks are undertaken across all sites.
- Maintenance contracts are procured and managed centrally to ensure quality services at best value.
- Capital projects are designed, funded, and delivered to improve facilities and enhance school environments.
- A skilled maintenance team provides on-site support, ensuring school buildings are safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose.
- Partnerships with trusted catering and cleaning providers ensure pupils and staff benefit from healthy meals and clean, attractive learning spaces.
Financial Services
Our Financial Services team provides robust financial management across the Trust, ensuring resources are maximised and every pound is invested where it makes the biggest impact for pupils.
To achieve this:
- Budgets are set collaboratively with schools to support their improvement priorities.
- Monthly monitoring reports give leaders and Trustees clarity and confidence in financial decision-making.
- Statutory financial returns are prepared and submitted accurately and on time.
- Centralised procurement ensures value for money while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
- Strategic advice is provided to ensure sustainability and support long-term planning.
Human Resources (HR)
Our HR team provides expert guidance and support across all areas of people management, helping schools to recruit, retain, and develop the very best staff.
To achieve this:
- Recruitment is managed efficiently to attract high-quality candidates into our schools.
- HR policies and procedures are consistently applied across the Trust, ensuring fairness and compliance.
- Leaders are supported with advice on employee relations, workforce planning, and wellbeing.
- Payroll and contract administration are delivered accurately and on time.
- Professional development is supported through clear systems for appraisal, CPD, and career progression.
IT Support Services
Our IT Support Services team ensures that every school has reliable, secure, and innovative technology that enhances teaching, learning, and administration.
To achieve this:
- On-site and remote IT support is available to quickly resolve issues and minimise disruption.
- Trust-wide IT systems are maintained to ensure security, data protection, and resilience.
- Hardware and software are procured and deployed to provide consistency and best value.
- Schools are supported to use technology creatively in the classroom to improve outcomes for pupils.
- Strategic IT planning helps schools to keep pace with innovation while managing costs effectively.
Procurement and Contracts
Our Procurement and Contracts function ensures that schools benefit from high-quality goods and services at the best possible value, while maintaining compliance with statutory regulations.
To achieve this:
- Centralised procurement leverages the Trust’s buying power to reduce costs.
- Contracts are tendered, negotiated, and managed centrally to guarantee quality and efficiency.
- Schools are supported with advice and guidance on procurement compliance and best practice.
- Supplier relationships are actively managed to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Procurement planning supports schools with forecasting, budgeting, and sustainability.