Seamless education built on collaboration

We are a family of schools, supporting children and families in the community of Barrow-in-Furness and the Furness Peninsula. A multi-academy trust currently comprised of seven academies, two secondary and five primary, and our teaching training provision, South Cumbria Initial Teacher Training

 

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Through the collaboration of aspiration & integrity we can achieve excellence

The Trust aims to develop best practice in each school. This is delivered by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child in our schools. In short, Furness Education Trust delivers seamless education built on collaboration.

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Our approach is led by our shared values, creating a sense of Trust identity and shared responsibility for what happens in our own school and in all the other schools in the Trust; to unlock the potential of every child, whatever it takes; to feel as responsible for giving children in all Trust schools outstanding educational opportunities.

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Vision & Values

Trust Services

Governance

Message from the CEO

The current education landscape has never provided headteachers, governing bodies and trusts with greater a challenge. It is now more important than ever that schools work in partnership to enable the very best educational opportunities and services. By working together as a wider family of schools, we can share a joint approach to supporting our students, their families and our staff. The Trust is about us working collaboratively to provide the best education for the children of Furness. We are proud of the work we do, of our students’ accomplishments academically and personally, and of the incredible young people they become under our care. As a Trust, we place the needs of all our young people at the centre of everything that we do and we couldn’t be more proud of the service we provide for Barrow-in-Furness with the education we offer. It is my pleasure to be part of a thriving school community which fosters a culture that enables young people to develop and grow.

Mr Simon Laheney, CEO of Furness Education Trust 

Furness Academy
Parkside Academy
Newton Village Academy
Lindal and Marton Primary School
Victoria Academy
Walney School
Yarlside Academy
South Cumbria Initial Teacher Training

“Having been involved at the outset of BAE Systems relationship with Furness Academy Trust I’m delighted to once again be a member of the Trust Board, this time as Chair. During this period, I’ve seen the Trust develop into Furness Education Trust, growing from one school to seven schools and the passion of the team to ensure that the young people of Barrow get every opportunity they need to be their absolute best is amazing to see. I have every confidence that the Trust will go from strength to strength and continue to deliver excellence for our communities and I look forward to being a part of that. I’m extremely proud of all the achievements of our students through the guidance of our fabulous team.”

– Jackie Arnold, Chair of the Trust Board

“St Mary’s Hospice have had the privilege of working with the Furness Education Trust for many years. Whether we are liaising with them on a mass participation event like Walk to Remember or working with them on our entrepreneurial initiative, Battle to Succeed the trust always go above and beyond and exceed expectations. The staff are open, friendly and helpful and their commitment to supporting their local communities is exemplary. We can not thank them enough for their support and look forward to working with them for years to come.”

– Helen Carlson, Head of Fundraising, St Mary’s Hospice

“Furness Education Trust catered for 140 people at our Summer 2021 basketball camp. The food provided was excellent, the staff were friendly and efficient with no long queues despite the large numbers and the facilities at Furness Academy restaurant are excellent, arguably the best in town.”

-Chris Smith, Operations Director, Eurocamp residential basketball camps

“I joined Furness Education Trust as a Trustee as I believe that the future of our area depends on developing brilliant young people and I believe that FET is instrumental in doing that.
The leadership team, the teaching team and the governance team across the organisation are all knowledgeable, experienced professionals who care about the development of young people, both academically and holistically. They have created inclusive and supportive environments that enable students to flourish. The trust goes from strength to strength as it grows and I’m proud to support young people gaining an excellent education whilst becoming successful, resilient and happy individuals.”

– Jayne Moorby, Trustee

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