Creative Education Trust captured a moment at The Hart School where students returned for the new academic year and Principal Rachael Sandham personally greeted them at the school gate.

Creative Education Trust is a family of 17 schools educating more than 13,500 children and young people across England. Our purpose is simple: to transform lives through education. We do this by igniting ambition, championing equity and unlocking opportunity for every learner. Founded in 2010, we work in diverse communities, including post-industrial towns, cities and coastal areas, where we believe education can have the greatest transformative impact. We are proud of our track record of supporting schools to improve, helping communities access high-quality education and ensuring that every child can succeed, regardless of background. Our schools are united by a shared vision and values, but each retains its own character, identity and connection to its community. We believe the strongest trusts are those that scale support rather than control, combining local autonomy with the collective strength that comes from being part of a national family of schools. Educational excellence at Creative Education Trust is built on ambitious curriculum design, rich personal development and high-quality professional learning. Through our Frameworks for Excellence and ElevatEd, our Centre for Professional Development and Learning, we support students and colleagues alike to thrive, grow and achieve their potential. We are always keen to hear from talented teachers, leaders and professionals who share our commitment to transforming lives through education. Join us in building a Trust where ambition is ignited, equity is lived and opportunity is limitless. 📧 recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk

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