Vision

Better outcomes for more children in challenging communities in the South East.

By 2023 we want to serve over 5000 pupils, based in the southeast region and predominantly located in Kent. The trust will aim to serve communities that have significant challenges, but not be restricted to coastal areas.

A broader range of schools so that we can support as many children as possible.

By 2023 we will have a balanced mix of primary and secondary schools, with up to 15 schools across the trust, including alternative and Post 16 provision.

Stronger connections with employers, higher education and community organisations.

By 2023 we will eliminate the number of children who leave school with no qualifications increasing their opportunities to gain high quality employment. We will work closely with national education partners, such as local universities and have strong links to regional and local employers. We will be in partnership with a variety of non profit organisations, including but not limited to the creative sector.

Turner staff will ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Governance

The Trust has created a strong governance model that has a credible and highly skilled trust board. These include a well respected educational leader as chair: a former national leader of education, leaders from higher education institutions and experts from a diverse range of industries. The board is well supported by local governing bodies, known as challenge and community boards. The local boards have significant representation from parents and the community and hold both the trust executive and leaders effectively to account.

School improvement

The Trust gives the highest priority to school improvement and has created a well respected central trust team that oversees all aspects such as HR, finance, governance, general administration as well as specialist experts in improving teaching and learning and leadership and management.

Shared vision for the Future

Leaders across the Trust have collaborated to create a shared vision for the next period of growth. They have also reflected on our mission and whether ‘sea change’ is still relevant. The following vision document and mission statement sets out where Turner Schools may be in 3-5 years time.