Our approach
Educate. Develop. Enrich. Nurture.
Our approach
By promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning, and working with the families of our children and young people, we ensure that the child is at the core of all we do.
The idea of creating an Academy Trust of several schools grew out of a belief that schools working together and supporting each other is the best way to achieve success. It means that we can share skills and experiences more widely. We can extend our social networks for our children and families and pool resources providing them with a greater range of opportunities.
Everyone involved in the Eden Academy Trust, whichever school they are based at, and whatever role they play, are all working with the following aims in mind:
Our vision
The Eden Academy Trust will create centres of educational excellence where our young people will achieve exceptional outcomes.
Our mission
- The Eden Academy Trust will be a national leader in special education.
- Our mission is to draw on the individual strengths of each Academy school to build effective practice and ensure that excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do.
- Young people will achieve excellent academic outcomes in a safe and nurturing environment and be empowered to make decisions about their lives and their contribution to society.
- We will nurture our staff professionally.
- We will create positive relationships with our parents and the wider community.
Our Approach in action: Therapy and learning integrated through 'Breathing Space'
The ‘Breathing Space’ dance project at Hexham Priory School gave pupils access to the arts through an inclusive dance program that fostered creative learning while supporting their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
The project culminated in a film that celebrates the children’s ideas, stories, and achievements showcasing their remarkable creativity.
Our Diversity Statement
 At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.
Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.
We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.
Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.