Little Way Catholic Educational Trust

Little acts, great love, big difference

Welcome to the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust

We are a family of six Catholic primary schools in Gloucestershire who work collaboratively so that everyone can flourish and learn together. We celebrate the diversity of our schools, retaining our individual characteristics, whilst working together for the greater good of our whole community.

Our Trust family is united in its shared vision to nurture, develop and transform the lives of every child, family and community we serve, in Jesus’ name. Our mission is to ensure that every child is assured of the love of God within an inclusive and compassionate community which enables human flourishing by celebrating gifts and talents and removing barriers to learning. We strive to be a community of life-long learners, contributing to a just and loving society.

Please have a look around our website and that of our schools to learn more about the way we serve our communities.

Charlotte Blanch
CEO

Our Catholic Foundation & Ethos

Our Catholic Foundation
Inspired by the life and witness of St. Therese of Lisieux and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, our vision and priorities are grounded in our Catholic identity, and are fundamental to our approach to social justice, ethical living and collaborative working. In all that we do, we strive to promote and develop our distinctly Catholic character and ethos.

Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we therefore aim to respond to the needs of our communities, focusing on promoting human dignity and the common good, as well as caring for the environment, working for peace, and supporting the vulnerable.

We work in partnership with our families, the Church and the whole community to ensure our communities ‘flourish together’. We believe that everyone has the right to fulfil their God-given potential.

Our Catholic Vision & Values

Achieving our vision requires clear strategic priorities that align with our values and goals. These priorities serve as the roadmap to address current challenges, leverage opportunities, and establish. The Little Way Catholic Educational Trust as a benchmark for excellence in education. By translating our vision into actionable strategies, we ensure that every decision and initiative contributes to the transformative impact we seek for our students, staff and communities.

Catholic Life & mission: To provide an excellent education rooted in our Catholic faith, underpinned by our values which enables our pupils to have a thirst for justice, and respond to the call of Christ throughout their lives.
High quality, inclusive education: To provide the highest quality of teaching and learning, that inspires us all to discover and develop our God-given gifts and talents.
Strong governance and effective leadership: For clear, sustainable leadership & governance that strengthens accountability, supports trust growth, and reflects the distinctiveness of Catholic education.
Financial security and Operational efficiency: To build a leading infrastructure which provides excellence across its services, and is able to effectively support growth.
Putting people first: To promote human dignity and the common good. Supporting everyone to be the best they can be.
Culture, community & partnership: To build strong relationships with families, wider communities and the Church to support inclusive, values-led practice in order to ‘flourish together.

Our values are our shared behaviours which underpin our vision and aims.

Compassion: To show empathy and understanding for our diverse communities, supporting the well-being of everyone in our Trust, acting with kindness and generosity.
Courage: Encouraging innovation by embracing change, providing professional challenge and support, underpinned by our moral conviction to support and address broader societal issues.
Integrity: To build Trust and confidence in the wider education community, by being transparent and consistent in our operational practices, welcoming accountability and constructive feedback.
Respect: To treat others with courtesy and consideration, valuing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Encouraging open, honest communication that allows for the free exchange of ideas and opinions in a respectful and constructive manner for the common good.
Selflessness: To embrace servant leadership, fostering teamwork and celebrating the achievement of others. Making personal compromises for the benefit of our wider community of schools.