THE SEA VIEW TRUST GROWTH PLAN
The Sea View Trust was established in November 2019 following the merger of 2 existing Trusts:
- Blackpool Multi Academy Trust - Originally established in 2013 with the key purpose of providing a local solution for supporting and sponsoring schools at risk
- The View Trust - Originally established in January 2017 following a keen desire to explore, with the support of the Local Authority, new and innovative ways to improve the outcomes for its learners
Initially, the separate Boards of Trustees for each of the entities focused on embedding their Trusts, thereby ensuring successful outcomes and financial viability. Significant work took place to ensure that the generic systems and processes had firm foundations on which to grow. With these assured, the focus for both Trusts (independently of each other) was then to establish viable growth plans.
In the summer of 2019, an opportunity was presented for Blackpool Multi Academy Trust and The View Trust to merge. The proposal was fully supported by the Regional School's Commissioner and, following the appointment of Angela Holdsworth as the CEO for both Trusts, the businesses merged and The Sea View Trust was formed.
The Trust is proud to currently encompass 6 entities in total - 1 Specialist College for post 19 learners, 2 'Outstanding' Special Schools, 3 'Good' mainstream Primary Schools.
The Trust has been successful in its bid to open two new free schools in Blackpool. Mansfield Health Academy will be a medical AP free school and Thrive Learning Academy will be an SEMH free school. We await formal confirmation of the opening dates of these two much needed provisions from the DfE.
We seek to remain a "strong trust" (DfE, March 2023) growing in line with a clear inclusive vision underpinned by our values. As a central team we challenge both our academies and ourselves to improve by engaging in robust self evaluation.
We recognise the value of Embrace Teaching School Hub, with the strong emphasis in the "Golden Thread of Teacher Development", and how this can secure high quality teachers and leaders who will drive school improvement across the Trust. In February 2025 we were successful in securing apprenticeship status. This will allow the Trust to offer apprenticeships to grow teachers and support staff to fulfil the various roles and responsibilities in a thriving Trust.
In light of the above, below is the link to our strategic priorities and provisional plan for growth:
Trust Strategic Plan 2021-2026
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