Our Purpose
At CLTA, we are committed to embodying the core values of Cheshire Academies Trust, with a steadfast focus on providing high-quality and inclusive education. Our vision is to create a nurturing environment where each educator and leader can thrive, driven by innovation and a pursuit of excellence.
Our purpose at CLTA is to deepen the impact of education through expert teaching and collaborative learning. Recognising the transformative power of outstanding professional development, we invest in our staff, offering them opportunities to learn from the finest educators within and beyond our Trust. This initiative is grounded in the belief that all children, especially those facing disadvantages, benefit immensely from effective teaching. Our commitment is to continuously evolve and adapt our teaching and pedagogical practices based on the latest educational research, aiming to set new standards in educational excellence.
At CLTA, we believe that leadership is the catalyst for educational excellence. Our commitment extends to fostering free-thinking, creative leadership that elevates standards and cultivates an environment where expert teachers can excel. We focus on building leadership capacity at all levels, supported by our system leadership programs, Trust knowledge hubs and communities. Our approach is holistic, encompassing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, ensuring that the intent, implementation, and impact of education are seamlessly aligned. This dedication to leadership and pedagogical development is central to our mission of delivering outstanding education across the Trust​ and inpsiring professioinal learning.
As a strategic partner of the Cheshire Teaching School Hub and the University of Chester, CLTA is dedicated to delivering superior training and professional development for educators and leaders at every career stage, whilst also contributing to the improvement of educational standards through school-to-school support.
Over the past 11 years, CLTA has flourished, focusing on:
- Primary PGCE Lead School Partner Route with QTS for Initial Teacher Education.
- Implementation of the two-year Early Career Teacher (ECT) and Early Career Mentor (ECM) training program.
- Delivering Department for Education (DfE) accredited leadership programs, including NPQSL, NPQLBC, and NPQEYL.
- Comprehensive CPD training programs catering to all teacher levels, from ECTs to Headteachers.
- Offering school improvement services, supported by Cheshire Academies Trust's National Leader of Education (NLE) and Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) team.
CLTA also specialises in designing and delivering bespoke training courses tailored to individual school requirements.
For more information, please refer to the detailed brochure attached. Interested parties can reach out via email to carolefarrell@cheshirelta.co.uk.
