Vision, Values & Ethos
About Us
Established in 2011, Hamwic Education Trust is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the South of England. We have a growing number of schools and partnerships spread across Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and East Dorset.
At Hamwic Trust we are passionate about delivering education and believe that every local school should be good enough for its community. To achieve this aim we put the child at the centre of everything that we do. This concept is the driving force behind our ethos, vision and values – and also our decision-making.
A key strategy to ensure we do the best by our pupils is our ‘one team approach’. Investing in our staff through a strong development programme and a combined common purpose is what underpins our drive for school improvement. Leaders, teachers and support staff at both school and trust level work together as one team to deliver the Hamwic vision.
VISION
At Hamwic, we are dedicated to ensuring that all our pupils receive a high-quality, enriching learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our broad curriculum, which not only prepares pupils for their future but also opens doors to a diverse array of opportunities.
Ethos: “All About the Child”
We place the child at the heart of everything we do. By asking “What about Sam?”—our notional Hamwic child—we ensure that our pupils are always at the centre of our decision-making processes. This approach drives our ethos and values, motivating us to do the best we can for every child.
‘Use whatever gifts you have received to serve others.’ 1 Peter 4:10
SAMS ENTITLEMENT
STRATEGIC AIMS
All pupils and adults within HET flourish as individuals and together in a safe, inclusive environment to promote learning by:
- All pupils making exceptional progress and outcomes are reliably above average.
- All schools rated at least ‘expected’ by Ofsted across all categories.
- All schools and HET being financially secure.
- High levels of attendance for all pupils.
- Governance is purposeful at all levels and contributes to the success of pupils and adults.
- All adults excel in their roles and reach their full potential, supported by high levels of attendance and a strong commitment to professional development.
- Embracing technology and being at the forefront of innovation and technology to empower pupils and staff with the right tools to enhance education.
OUR APPROACH
- HET and Schools work in partnership collaboratively. We succeed together (One Team).
- We take a collective responsibility for delivering excellence for all our schools.
- We celebrate individuality – not corporate education.
- We don’t believe in a standardised approach to education.
- Our schools help shape HET and what we offer.
- Our strength is our people, who we value and develop.
- We are a learning organisation committed to improving ourselves and others.
- Embracing technology and being at the forefront of innovation and technology to empower pupils and staff with the right tools to enhance education.