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Forward Education Trust
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Forward Education Trust was established in March 2017 when the federation of Brays School (then on two sites at Sheldon and Tile Cross) and The Bridge School (Sutton Coldfield) academised. When the Trust was formed Hallmoor School (an all through provision) joined as a sponsored school.
The Trust has expanded and changed over the years. On 1st September 2021, Brays School was de-amalgamated when the Sheldon site retained the Brays name and a new school called Leycroft Academy was established on the Tile Cross site.
High Point Academy (Secondary) was developed as a free school by the DfE and opened as an academy on 1st September 2021.
Most recently, a new school in Solihull opened in September 2023 called The Heights Academy.
FET is a Trust of 6 special schools across all age ranges, covering the widest spectrum of Special Educational Needs students. With close to 860 students and over 420 staff, FET is a strong force in special education in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. We have plans for future growth within our catchment areas.
Led by Trust CEO, Simon Dilkes, FET will concentrate on its established core values, with the major focus on the well-being and education of our students and, second only to that, to the recruitment, retention, development and well-being of staff. FET schools will develop individual personalities, recognising their own characteristics and celebrating the many good things that happen day-to-day. School leaders will be able to make the right choices for their students, with support from the FET Central Team, the Board of Trustees and those working in local governance.
Through this, FET aims to be a place that staff want to come to and stay at. The Trust’s ambitions remain undiminished – to ensure the children in its schools receive the best possible education, care and life chances.
About Forward Education Trust
Forward Education Trust was established in March 2017 when the federation of Brays School (then on two sites at Sheldon and Tile Cross) and The Bridge School (Sutton Coldfield) academised. When the Trust was formed Hallmoor School (an all through provision) joined as a sponsored school.
The Trust has expanded and changed recently. On 1st September 2021, Brays School was de-amalgamated when the Sheldon site retained the Brays name and a new school called Leycroft Academy was established on the Tile Cross site.
High Point Academy (Secondary) was developed as a free school by the DfE and opened as an academy on 1st September 2021.
Finally, to bring us to where we are now, a new school in Solihull to be called The Heights Academy is being developed in conjunction with Solihull Council and will open in September 2023.
So, FET is now a Trust of 6 special schools across all age ranges, covering the widest spectrum of Special Educational Needs students. With close to 800 students and over 400 staff, FET is a strong force in special education in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. We have plans for future growth within our catchment areas and will remain a specialist SEND Trust.
Under the stewardship of Simon Dilkes, FET will concentrate on its established core values, with the major focus on the well-being and education of our students and, second only to that, to the recruitment, retention, development and well-being of staff. FET will be different in the future through small changes that will have a significant impact for students and staff. The schools will develop individual personalities, recognising their own particular characteristics and celebrating the many good things that happen day-to-day. School leaders will increasingly be able to make the right choices for their students, with support from the FET Central Team, the Board of Trustees and Local Academy Councils. Through this, FET aims to be a place that staff want to come to and stay at. The Trust’s ambitions remain undiminished – to ensure the children in its schools receive the best possible education, care and life chances.
Vision, Ethos and Values
Vision
To ensure the children in our schools receive the best possible education, care and life chances by being the West Midlands bespoke provider of choice for children with high levels of special educational needs.
Ethos
Moving forward together, striving for and achieving opportunities to improve outcomes and provide stability and success for all.
Values
Our Schools
