Elevating Our Mission: Introducing Elevare Civic Education Group

London & South East Education Group has entered an exciting new chapter in its journey, unveiling a fresh name and identity: Elevare Civic Education Group

The Group is a leading provider of education across the region, supporting more than 16,000 learners each year. It comprises a multi-campus further and higher education college, a multi-academy trust of 16 schools, and a charitable foundation – all united by a mission to transform lives through education.

This evolution reflects much more than a change in branding. It signals the Group’s ongoing commitment to raising aspirations, creating opportunities and driving social mobility across the communities it serves.

Why Elevare?

Elevare means to elevate or uplift, reflecting the Group’s vision of enabling learners of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their full potential. The addition of Civic highlights its role as a true anchor institution – a partner dedicated to creating long-term social impact, building community wealth and championing inclusive growth.

Dr Sam Parrett CBE, Group CEO, explains: “While our name is changing, our mission remains the same: to provide high-quality education that transforms lives. Elevare captures both our heritage and our future ambition –supporting learners while opening new doors to opportunity.”

Over the past ten years, the Group has expanded significantly. It has seven college campuses and a 16 school multi academy trust spanning Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Surrey and East Sussex, with further growth planned in the year ahead.

The launch of the Group’s new charity, the LASER Education Foundation, has further extended its reach, funding projects that enrich education and expand opportunities in local communities.

What is staying the same?

While the Group’s overarching identity is evolving, its established entities will continue to deliver the same high-quality education and opportunities under their current names:

• London South East Colleges – providing further and higher education, apprenticeships, and skills training across the region

• London South East Academies Trust – a diverse network of 16 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools, enabling children and young people to thrive

• LASER Education Foundation – funding and supporting initiatives that create real social value and opportunities for local communities. This charity is chaired by Helen McIntosh, former President at the South East London Chamber of Commerce

Together, these organisations remain strong, established pillars of education, now proudly sitting under the banner of Elevare Civic Education Group.

As we look ahead, the Group is set to build on its strong track record of success. Its new name and identity reflect the progress made so far, and also highlight its ambition to continue driving transformation in education and beyond.

Digital channels are currently being updated to reflect the new identity. To learn more about Elevare Civic Education Group and its mission, visit: www.elevaregroup.org.uk