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Koinonia Academies Trust (KAT) was established in June 2013 as an independent charitable company. The purpose of the Trust is to create a mutually supportive family of academies, holding within it both schools that choose to become converter academies and those seeking a sponsored solution.

‘Koinonia’ means ‘that which is in common’ and is often translated as ‘fellowship’ or ‘community’. By working together in this way, we aim to support our community through partnership working; we are committed to the development of effective collaboration with, and between, our academies. It is in the service of our community members that we work together to support and develop each other and ensure everyone reaches their potential.

KAT has been founded by a Leadership team with a track record of school improvement. Governors and staff have raised standards and improved life chances for local children through focusing on high quality teaching and learning and developing community cohesion. Our commitment to working together enables us to develop partnerships and deepen relationships for mutual benefit.  Through the creation of the Trust, we believe we have created a context for bringing about rapid improvement where it is needed by working collaboratively with other improvement partners.

Through focusing on Joint Practice Development, we ensure the best teaching is spread across settings and that every child receives their entitlement to a good education. Our links with partners enable us to support both internally and, through wider links, beyond the Trust itself.

KAT also welcomes already-successful schools into the Trust, and we are keen to support them in developing their work with other schools and academies.  We will provide excellent professional opportunities for all those working in our academies and maximize the financial resources available for pupils.

We firmly believe in autonomous schools that are properly accountable and focused on providing school-to-school links and opportunities to support each other. We think that other schools will be attracted to the values of our Trust; they will be most welcome to explore and consider joining us.

Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to truly serve our community, children, families and staff alike, in the widest sense.