We have a proven track record of working effectively with all of our schools. This has been formally recognised by the Regional Schools Commissioner who has invited us to showcase our successes at his regional conferences and the DfE who included our MAT in their best practice document published in December 2016. We all work diligently to ensure the very highest standards are achieved by all our students. This relentless focus upon best practice in teaching and learning means that all our schools achieve academic excellence.

All our schools that were eligible for Ofsted inspections in 2018 retained their Good status with the exception of one that moved for RI to Good, having been RI since 2006. The school improvement work of The MAT has been commended in all our inspections.

There are strong links between the schools within the Warriner Multi-Academy Trust. Staff meet regularly to share ideas. They are guided by a highly experienced chief executive of the trust.

 

The Headteacher is supported well by the multi-academy trust, which provided additional training for staff, including support with teaching, learning and assessment.

Governors and trustees from the multi-academy trust provide good support to the school and are well informed through their regular visits.

School Improvement is the top priority for the MAT. Teachers in all our schools (primary and secondary) visit and learn from each other to improve the quality of teaching for all pupils, which is particularly important in small schools where there is only one teacher of each year group. Our staff are now able to jointly plan lessons, thus reducing their workload and greatly increase their creativity. Teachers come together to ensure we are all marking and assessing in the same way and to the same standard. This not only ensures that pupils from different schools are marked fairly and assessed accurately; it also ensures that there is a smooth transition to the secondary school system.

Central Services:

We have developed a highly skilled team who support or school through the following services:

• School Improvement Team

At the heart of our Multi Academy Trust is a relentless commitment to school improvement, driven by collaboration, mutual respect and a shared moral purpose. Our School Improvement team offers a comprehensive programme of support, including Trust-wide CPD, rigorous Peer Reviews, leadership coaching, strategic School Improvement planning and in-depth data analysis to identify priorities and close gaps.

We lead Trust-wide moderation and provide tailored data packages to sharpen focus on impact. Through professional learning groups in English, Maths, EYFS, SEND and other key areas, we foster collaboration and shared expertise. Our bespoke curriculum, underpinned by clear core principles, supports high-quality teaching and learning across all our schools. We also provide tailored support for leaders, teachers and subject teams, ensuring every school benefits from personalised guidance. As an outward-facing Trust, we actively engage with wider networks to bring fresh thinking and best practice to our work—always focused on driving improvement for every pupil.

• Human Resources

This highly trained am undertake the following:

Manage HR processes centrally where possible to support smooth running of operations in our schools and respond to school office and individual staff queries around; Payroll, Pension, Absence, Contract variations, Recruitment processes

Develop people strategy and policies that meet employment, equality and safeguarding legislation and support the development and wellbeing of our people. Provide advice and support to senior and middle managers on the day to day implementation of those policies.

Listen, support and advise staff on resolving concerns and supporting their wellbeing.

• IT Team

Our Central Services IT Team provides dedicated, high-quality technology support across a network of schools, ensuring consistent and secure digital environments for teaching, learning, and administration. We manage and maintain core IT infrastructure, including internet connectivity, device management, classroom technology, and data security, while offering responsive and friendly support to staff and students alike. By working collaboratively with school leadership and staff, we tailor solutions to meet each school's unique needs, helping to streamline operations and enhance the overall educational experience. Our goal is to deliver reliable, future-ready IT services that empower schools to thrive in a digital world.

• Compliance and Governance

Our dedicated Compliance and Governance team is committed to supporting our nine primary academies and one secondary academy, ensuring the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and strategic oversight.

Our skilled team provides professional clerking for meetings, giving structure, clarity, and reliable record-keeping for the Trust Board and Academy Committees. deliver robust support and tailored training to Governors at every stage of their journey. Our governor recruitment and induction programmes ensure our Governors are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful impact, strengthening governance across our schools.

With a wealth of expertise in compliance, we rigorously manage all statutory and regulatory requirements, keeping our schools fully aligned with best practice. We specialise in comprehensive policy management, and the expert administration of panels for complaints handling, suspensions,

exclusions, and HR investigations. We champion website compliance, ensuring the Trust and academies' online presence meets all statutory obligations.

By providing clear guidance and constructive insight, we empower our school leaders, boards, and local committees to make informed decisions, fulfil their statutory responsibilities, and create positive outcomes for our pupils and students.

• Finance

Our highly qualified, committed finance team, led by our FD work closely with each of their allocated schools to deliver all aspects of financial management. They work with school leaders to set budget and provided comprehensive monthly management accounts to schools and their governors.

They also complete all statutory financial requirements on behalf of school to reduce the burden on governors and school leaders.

• Premises Management

Our Premises management team is a cornerstone of operational excellence across our Multi Academy Trust, providing consistent, proactive support to all schools by ensuring compliance, and coordinating specialist services, the team plays a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning environments that support outstanding education.

They maintain the Trust-wide digital maintenance system, Every, which empowers schools to report repairs in real time which allows the team to carry out the actions quickly and efficiently.

The Site Team also carries out routine Health & Safety checks aligned to a structured schedule in each school. Working alongside the H&S Manager and the school to ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

With a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and efficiency, the team ensures that each school operates smoothly, is compliant with statutory regulations, and offers a welcoming safe space for pupils, staff, and visitors alike.

• Health and Safety

At our Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety across all 10 of our schools. Our central Health and Safety Manager provides expert guidance and hands-on support in a wide range of areas, including coordinating preparations for audits, managing a responsive help desk, and overseeing all incident and accident reporting—ensuring full compliance with RIDDOR regulations.

We maintain and monitor comprehensive Risk Assessments across the Trust, with particular attention to critical areas such as Legionella control and Fire Safety.

Regular liaison visits to each school ensure that statutory checks are completed, issues are promptly addressed, and best practices are shared. In addition, we source and manage key maintenance contracts related to Health and Safety compliance, delivering both quality and value. Through our proactive, collaborative approach, we create safe, supportive environments where staff and students can thrive.

We aim to reduce the burden of these services for our headteachers so that they and their local governing bodies  can focus upon school improvement. The success of this support was recognised in a recent H&S inspection report which stated: