Vision and Ethos
We are blessed to have been given the name of St Clare of Assisi. We follow her example of simplicity, love of God and love of His creation. Our trust community and the work we do is for the service of people, not the other way round.
Our Ethos
Our work is guided by the principles of Catholic Social teaching, particularly subsidiarity, solidarity, the common good and preferential option for those with the greatest need.
In practical terms, this means we believe in local leadership, with schools that are fully anchored in the communities they serve.
It also means that we build networks and relationships across schools so that we are ready and able to share time, talents and money for the common good, particularly in support of those in times of particular need.
We take inspiration too from our patron, St Clare, who set an example of simplicity, love for God and love for God’s creation.
Our Vision
St Clare Trust is committed to building a family of schools where, through our love for each other, the God given gifts of every pupil and every member of staff shine brightly for the good of all.
Our Ambitions
Every child experiences the best of what happens anywhere across the Trust. Through effective sharing and challenge, we tackle variation in the quality of education and care so that every child feels safe, happy and loved, every child feels that they belong, and every child is able to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.
Inspiring leadership and excellent governance in every school community. We emphasize the development of strong leadership in every school. Local governors, school leaders and staff in every role are encouraged to be innovative, reflective, and collaborative, with a focus on continuous professional development and formation. The Trust aims to build governors, school leaders and staff who deeply understand their schools and who contribute to the broader Trust community.
Inclusive communities where everyone belongs. We emphasize the importance of patience, respect, and tolerance, ensuring that every pupil and staff member is given opportunities for growth and fresh starts if mistakes are made. The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils through strong curriculums and purposeful dialogue. We seek to build meaningful relationships and networks across schools that enhance the work of every member of staff through the love, joy and hope found in our work together.
Keys to Our Success
Rooting everything we do in prayer & fellowship
Excellent formation for every member of staff, so that the curriculum in every school provides excellent formation for every child
Self-evaluation, quality assurance and continual improvement supported by effective collaboration and accountability to one another for the common good.
Developing and sharing our collective capacity where it enables us to be ever more ambitious and reducing duplication so that time, money and talent make the greatest possible difference to the lives of our pupils.
