Trent View College are a proud member of Wellspring Academy Trust.
Wellspring Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with a Barnsley-based Head Office. We are a Trust at the cutting edge of educational innovation.
We have:
- Outstanding aspiration.
- A vision to provide children and families with exceptional educational opportunities.
Our Core Principles are:
- Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Knowledge and skills growth that is celebrated by the community
- Collaboration with all partners in education and the community
- Succession planning within the institution and beyond
- Providing an exceptional school experience for our children
Vision
We believe that every child has the right to an engaging, exciting education. We believe in inclusive, supportive and empathetic learning environments for children and young people. We champion inclusive education, stronger communities and improved life chances.
Education is the vehicle for improved outcomes for all. Improved outcomes for all aid social justice by promoting equity. We are driven by our values and guided by our ethics. We are passionate about our purpose: to make a difference.
‘Where learning matters for everyone. Empowering Academies to Make A Difference’
Wellspring Academy Trust
Digital Media Centre
County Way
Barnsley
S70 2JW
Mark Wilson
CEO, Wellspring Academy Trust
National Leader of Education (NLE). OFSTED registered inspector. Ex-Executive Head Teacher, London borough of Lewisham (two Outstanding schools, one Good school). Executive Head of Teaching School. Ex-Head Teacher at Robin Hood Primary for nine years and achieving an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted in April 2011. Mark believes in taking a global perspective on school improvement and has visited schools in Germany, South Korea, Italy and Australia to look at practice there.
Dave Whitaker
WAT Director of Learning (SEND & Alternative Provision)
Executive Principal, Springwell Special School and PRU and National Leader of Education. Ofsted-rated Outstanding. Springwell was designated a Teaching School in 2013. The School is cross phase from age 4-18. Experience in all aspects of school leadership. Involved with the development of a new approach to learning.