The Trust's Vision & Values

Our Values

Chess Valley Primary Learning Trust is rooted in the values of trust, respect, commitment and service. These values inform our culture, relationships and decision-making across the Trust and are lived out through the daily work of our schools. They support a strong moral purpose, promote dignity and inclusion, and reflect our commitment to serving our communities.

Our Vision

Chess Valley Primary Learning Trust exists to enable all pupils and adults to flourish. We are a collaborative family of schools, united by shared values and a commitment to high-quality education, while respecting and celebrating the distinctiveness of each school.

Our vision is to:

• Enable excellence to flourish within autonomous and aspirational academies

• Provide strong, ethical and effective governance and leadership at all levels

• Promote innovation, professional learning and the sharing of best practice

• Build capacity, sustainability and resilience across the Trust

• Ensure effective, transparent and well-managed administrative and financial systems

• Deliver a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners

• Support inclusion, equity and high expectations for every child

• Retain and develop the Christian vision and distinctiveness of church schools, ensuring this shapes culture, curriculum and community life.

• Retain and develop the distinctive ethos and identity of community schools

• Grow sustainably, strengthening the Trust through careful and values-led expansion.

Our Underpinning Principles

Chess Valley Primary Learning Trust is founded on a deep respect for the individuality, history and local context of each member school. We believe that strong collaboration is most effective when schools are empowered to remain true to their ethos and community.

The Trust therefore protects the right of all schools to retain their distinct character and identity, including:

• Their name and local identity

• A Local Governing Body with meaningful delegated responsibilities

• Admissions arrangements that reflect local needs

• School uniform and traditions

• Buildings, grounds and local voluntary funds

• Religious character, where applicable

Through strong governance, shared accountability and a clear moral and educational purpose, the Trust provides strategic leadership, challenge and support. This enables schools to improve continuously, serve their communities effectively and ensure positive outcomes and wellbeing for all pupils.