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Integrity
To maintain personal integrity.
St Joseph Catholic MAT is a new Catholic multi-academy trust working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, the Diocese of Shrewsbury and the Diocese of Chester.
The Trust has been launched to provide transformative educational opportunities for children and young people in the North West of England.
As part of the launch, The Trust has set out its overarching Mission and Vision as well as outlining its Values and Core Principles that will help to achieve them.
Christ is at the centre of everything that we do . We exist to transform children’s lives by providing them with a world-class, Catholic education.
“Transforming children’s lives through a world-class, Catholic education.”
Jesus Christ is “the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
Our vision is to provide a world-class, Catholic education to all children within the St Joseph family, which enables them to:
The following values or behaviours have been defined by leaders across St Joseph CMAT and are embedded in the way that we work together in all academies.
To maintain personal integrity.
To be open and honest.
To build enduring, trust-based relationships.
To pursue a standard of excellence.
To take personal accountability for actions, behaviours and delivery.
To show resilience under pressure.
To care for ourselves, our children and each other physically and mentally, inspired by Jesus’ teaching of love for one another.
To exceed targets by anticipating and responding proactively to risks and opportunities.
To involve others in decisions that affect them.
Our schools grow in academic, financial and spiritual success. Our pupils and colleagues grow and thrive as members of the Catholic community and grow to be the best they can be.
Bearing witness to Christ, fostering relationships, community and mission, high quality RE, Catholic Life and Collective Worship.
Every child learns to read and becomes a frequent reader.
The curriculum is designed to ensure success for all.
Excellent pastoral support, personal development and student culture. Highly-effective safeguarding. Excellent SEND provision.
Everyone attends regularly because learning is irresistible and basic needs are met.