Harbour Learning Trust is committed to a growth strategy which is sustainable, builds capacity and meets the strategic objectives of the Trust.

The Trust was set up in 2014, initially with two academies located in the village of Healing in North East Lincolnshire.  We are now a Trust with eight schools located across North East Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire.

The Harbour Way!

We value every person at Harbour Learning Trust - from pupils and their families to colleagues and governors.  We recognise and appreciate that every individual brings unique qualities, abilities and talents and we fully support everyone to reach their full potential.  As part of that recognition, whilst we are creating one, wholly inclusive Trust, we still recognise the individuality of our schools, who retain their distinct identities in order to best serve their communities.

Our Vision:

We inspire greatness in every child and equip them with the academic achievements, life skills and personal attributes to lead happy, safe and successful lives.

Our Values:

The values that underpin our vision are:

1. We are child-centred.  We make decisions based on what is right for our children and their life chances.

2. We are inclusive.  We believe that every child can be successful regardless of background or ability.

3. We are ambitious .  We aim for excellence in all that we do.

4. We act with integrity.  We promote respect and trust; we value different points of view and beliefs.  We activity reject discrimination, racism, bullying, deceit and dishonesty.

5. We are collaborative.  We work in partnership with all stakeholders including parents, carers and the wider community ensuring a sense of togetherness.

6. We value our staff.  We invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities.

We are just starting our cultural journey, laying the foundation of our culture through our 'magnificent' 7 qualities - Inclusive, Integrity, Kind, Communication, Collaborate, Aspirational and Trust, which are framed by our People Promise.  Our qualities closely mirror our values; this is because they are at the heart of Harbour and everything we do.

Our Qualities:

We will encourage every member of Harbour Learning Trust to align themselves with our values and qualities.  Our qualities remind us of what we have to work toward, whilst we are supported to grow and develop, to be our best selves.

These qualities will help us to grow and develop both individually and as a Trust.  We know that by living the Harbour Way, our values and qualities will become second nature to us and will be reflected in all that we do.

Our People Promise:

We are committed to our promise, which ensures we will:

- act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all we do;

- trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge;

- work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same;

- work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities;

- be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy;

- communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others; and

- be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone involved with Harbour.