Ecclesfield School is proud to be part of Minerva Learning Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust supporting schools across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Our mission is to provide outstanding education for students from all backgrounds, fostering inclusivity, cultural cohesion, and strong community bonds.
We believe in the power of collaboration, ensuring that all children receive high-quality education that equips them with the skills and experiences to succeed in life.
How We Support Schools
- Expert guidance to enhance educational provision
- Access to professional development and leadership programs
- Opportunities for staff and students to collaborate across schools
- Excellent shared resources, including sports facilities
- Leadership and governance support
- Business services from our skilled central team
- Respect for each school’s unique identity and culture
- A strong focus on wellbeing for students and staff
- A voice in the Trust’s direction for all stakeholders
What We Offer Students
- Schools that break barriers, promote cultural respect, and value individuality
- Equal opportunities for success, regardless of background
- A rich and balanced curriculum with diverse enrichment activities
- Access to resources beyond their school’s site
- Strong safeguarding and emotional support
To learn more about Minerva Learning Trust and our commitment to education in the Sheffield City Region, visit www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk
Explore our Annual Reports, Funding Agreements, and Governance Documents via the link above.
OUR MISSION To provide an outstanding education for students, staff and stakeholders within the Trust.
OUR VISION Our mission is underpinned by our vision that we are ‘Stronger Together’
- WORKING TOGETHER Our students, staff and stakeholders work in partnership to maximise attainment and achievement and create successful and confident citizens.
- LEARNING TOGETHER Our students, staff and stakeholders learn collaboratively with each other to develop a highly skilled workforce which impacts positively on students’ life chances.
- OUTSTANDING TOGETHER Our students, staff and stakeholders work tirelessly and efficiently to develop an outstanding quality of education in all our schools.
- OUR VALUES Our values underpin all of the work that we do and the decisions that we make.
- INCLUSION We place the needs of our students at the heart of everything we do and we all support and encourage each other.
- INDEPENDENCE We promote and support strong leader-ship within our students, staff and stakeholders and we are all accountable for each other.
- RESPECT We recognise and appreciate the diverse qualities of our students, schools and stakeholders and we all care for each other.
- SUCCESS We celebrate and communicate our successes; share good practice and we all promote a culture of continuously learning from each other.
OUR BELIEFS We believe that:
- We will have a significant impact on young people in our region by providing an outstanding provision
- We can empower exisiting and aspiring leaders to drive school improvement
- Through quality of education we can support students to be successful in life after school and to positively contribute to society
- A child’s background and circumstances should not pre-determine their future
- We can enrich the learning experience for all our students by providing aspirational opportunity beyond the classroom
