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GALILEO MAT

Galileo is a mixed MAT with two Church of
England schools in the Diocese of York. St
Peter’s has two specialist resource bases

for children with SEND. We are an inclusive,
collaborative community-based Trust serving
over 3,000 children from 2 to 11 years old.

The principal object and activity of the Key to the success of Galileo is school Despite many of our pupils being part
Trust is to advance education in the UK to school support, the sharing of good of deprived communities often with
for the public benefit, by maintaining, practice, peer reviews and a pooling significant economic, social emotional
evolving, managing, and developing of resource and talent. Each school and health needs they progress and
schools which offer a broad, balanced, and each individual are included achieve well in Galileo schools.
and creative curriculum. in the vision. The Trust thrives on
collaboration working as one team In line with our strategic vision, our
We are a leading provider of to create and deliver the best possible ambition is for all children leaving us THE FUTURE
education, recognised for our core education experiences and care for at 11 years of age to be equipped to
values, ensuring each and every pupil every Galileo pupil. drive forward change in improving
thrives, develops a love for learning, demographic aspirations, future
and is prepared to take their next As an anchor institution, we employ achievements, and to provide a
steps in life. The Trust’s values are over 450 members of staff, and we brighter future for themselves, their
Ambition, Inclusion, and Integrity. work collaboratively with trusted families, and their local communities.
partners to benefit the communities
It is expected that all leaders, which we serve, and to ensure we fully
teachers, staff, parents, and children meet our objectives. We are outward Galileo is now a well-established, highly We aspire to broaden the number
alike embrace and live the Trust’s facing working with other Trusts and of schools within our family across
values to complement each individual schools, fostering positive relationships performing, compliant and financially secure the north east region.
school’s values and visions. with both local and national agencies.
multi academy trust, we firmly believe we are
in an excellent position to consider expansion. In light of the Trust’s financial
robustness and academic expertise
in the provision of mainstream
education and special educational
needs, we now welcome
communications with like-minded
leaders of education who share the
Trust’s ethos, vision and values.
One of the key
strengths of working in a The incorporation of additional schools
A community-based Galileo MAT school, is the or existing academy trusts would be
considered carefully to ensure a good
Trust serving over opportunity for all staff to fit and benefit to all parties. As ten
collaborate through sharing best good and outstanding schools we have
3,000 CHILDREN practice at all levels; whether it be capacity to support schools including

curriculum-based, leadership support those that need rapid and sustained
from 2 to 11 years old. or at an operational level. improvement, and as an established
organisation we have the expertise,
systems, and infrastructure to provide
– Tim Bethell, Headteacher effective and efficient professional
Ings Farm Primary
central services.

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