About Good shepherd trust
Good Shepherd Trust: Providing Excellent Education with a Caring and Supportive Christian Ethos
Good Shepherd Trust is a leading educational trust that provides excellent education to children of all faiths and none. The trust is committed to providing high-quality education within a caring and supportive Christian ethos. With a focus on academic excellence, pastoral care, and spiritual development, Good Shepherd Trust aims to help every child reach their full potential.
The trust was founded in 2013 by the Diocese of Guildford as part of its commitment to supporting church schools in the area. Since then, it has grown rapidly and now comprises 16 primary schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex. Each school within the trust retains its own unique identity while benefiting from the support and resources provided by Good Shepherd Trust.
At Good Shepherd Trust, we believe that every child deserves an excellent education that prepares them for life beyond school. Our curriculum is designed to provide children with a broad range of experiences that develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding across all subject areas. We place particular emphasis on developing children's literacy skills as we believe these are essential for success in all areas of life.
In addition to academic excellence, we also place great importance on pastoral care at Good Shepherd Trust. We recognise that every child is unique with their own strengths and weaknesses. Our staff work hard to create a nurturing environment where each child feels valued and supported throughout their time with us.
Our Christian ethos underpins everything we do at Good Shepherd Trust. We believe that our values of love, respect, forgiveness, compassion, justice and service are essential for creating an inclusive community where everyone can thrive regardless of their background or beliefs.
We encourage our pupils to explore spirituality through collective worship which takes place daily in each school within the trust. This provides an opportunity for reflection as well as celebrating achievements together as a community.
At Good Shepherd Trust we are committed not only to providing excellent education but also to making a positive impact on the wider community. We work closely with local churches, charities and other organisations to support those in need and promote social justice.
In conclusion, Good Shepherd Trust is an outstanding educational trust that provides excellent education within a caring and supportive Christian ethos. Our commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care, spiritual development and social justice makes us stand out from other educational trusts. We are proud of our achievements so far and look forward to continuing to provide high-quality education for children of all faiths and none in the years ahead.