UKAT Prospectus

School Improvement Support

UKAT began with an aim to support young people and providing robust school improvement support is part of that. UKAT has a proven track record in providing school improvement support, having successfully turned around Brompton Academy, an academy that continues to be first choice for Kent and Medway young people year on year. Following close behind is the newly developed and re-energised Chatham Grammar now enjoying a new brand, new facilities and new ICT infrastructure. Our approach to school improvement is tailored to meet the individual needs of each school/academy which is seen as unique with its own set of circumstances. Schools/ academies joining the Trust will be encouraged and supported to take on board UKAT’s

innovative curriculum and become part of this strong network of educational providers and stakeholders. UKAT are experienced and highly qualified in forward thinking change projects and will undertake a needs analysis for each academy/school to identify areas for improvement. Upon completion of the analysis, UKAT’s Executive Leadership Team will work collaboratively with the school/ academy leaders to devise improvement strategies, which may include staff working across sites to provide support, training and coaching to enhance practice, ensuring high standards are delivered. Our general improvement approach is for academies/ schools to support and organically grow each other.

Trust Partnerships

Before You Buy’ or you are interested in our SLA’ arrangements, or maybe you have some further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our UKAT Governance Office, Julia Culham on 01634 852341, or email us via ukattrustees@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk

Partnerships allow any interested schools or academies the chance to explore how joining UKAT might work for both parties, with a focus on collaboration in several targeted key areas for development. If you would like to discuss partnerships before joining, such as the ‘Try

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