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HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust

SPONSOR OF THE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

We are proud sponsors of the HEART Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust which opened in 2017 and comprises of Bedford Academy, Cauldwell Primary, Shackleton Primary and Shortstown Primary.

The core aim of the partnership is to create a family of academies who are at the heart of their community, delivering great education for pupils aged 4-18 and improving life chances for all.

The Trust’s overwhelming belief is that every child can be successful, both personally and academically, with early and effective help from staff that know and value them as an individual. They have high expectations of all members of their schools; children, young people and professionals alike are challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

A commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development, raise standards and drive improvement across all academies.

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Our History

SIR WILLIAM HARPUR’S VISION

The Harpur Trust was founded over 450 years ago by Sir William Harpur, a local man born to humble beginnings who made his fortune as a merchant tailor and became Lord Mayor of London in 1561.

Today our activities are still inspired by Sir William Harpur’s vision. He understood the value of education, and he saw what needed to be addressed to support the people in his hometown of Bedford.

 

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