Blenheim Education Brohure

BLENHEIM EDUCATION Innovative Educational Group Impelling Schools to Excellence

“The world is the true classroom. The most rewarding and important type of learning is through experience, seeing something with our own eyes.”

Jack Hanna

Zookeeper

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WELCOME TO BLENHEIM from our MD, Ben

My colleagues and I have been privileged to lead over 80 schools during our professional careers. We are committed to accelerating excellence at every level, regardless of the school’s starting point, in every type of school, from maintained academies to independent institutions.

At Blenheim, we do things differently

We work alongside Heads and senior leaders to identify areas of excellence, bring professionals together in fertile collaborate, to expedite and innovate a school’s trajectory of success. Blenheim Education was founded as a family of schools, led by educators, committed to education. We are beholden to nothing and no-one other than our staff and our students. We only partner with schools that are committed to excellence with leaders who are committed to our values of:

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Belief Leadership Empathy Nobility Honesty Endeavour Inquiry Mindfulness

Under-pinning our values are our core beliefs that:* * * *

Children are capable of anything Schools needs to be flexible to change and adaptation Leadership is service Our empathy is for everyone

I look forward to discussing Blenheim’s offer with you in more detail and welcoming you to our family of schools.

BENEDICK ASHMORE-SHORT

MD Education, UK Headteacher of the Year, 2014 3

“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it”

Michelangelo

Renaissance Polymath

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VISION

COMPETENCE

Blenheim Education is leading the way in rethinking education. Bringing together experts from across the industry, Blenheim improves outcomes, enhances reputations and agitates for positive change. We work in partnership with schools, academies, independent schools, Multi Academy Trusts, government departments and private clients, both in the UK and internationally, at all levels, from nursery to tertiary.

With over 40 years’ combined experience in education, Blenheim’s Founders offer a rare blend of expertise. From grassroots teaching in city-centre state schools to top level strategizing in world class private education enterprises, we offer unique insights with a proven track-record of exceptional successes.

LET US WORK ON YOUR DREAMS

ASK US ABOUT OUR WINS

PROFICIENCY

KNOW-HOW

Our Education Advisory Board is comprised solely of expert educators. Our Central Services Team contains a unique mix of specialists in their fields. We build brilliant teachers with our unrivalled and proven expertise in training and development.

We are a family of professionals committed to learning… at all levels. Our flat management structure leaves no room for hierarchies. We are on a journey of discovery. Together. We acknowledge our growth areas and express infinite humility in service to our children.

PUT US TO THE TEST

CHALLENGE US TO LEARN MORE

“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do” John Wooden, Basketball Player and Coach 5

“But the truth is, it’s not the idea, it’s never the idea, it’s always what you do with it”

Neil Gaiman, Author

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OUR CORE VALUES Belief

Leadership

Empathy

With care and consideration

Understanding the world from other points of view

Leadership with care and consideration

Nobility

Honesty

Facing life’s challenges with grace

Practising integrity; acting with authenticity

Endeavour

Inquiry

Mindfulness

Hard work brings rewards

Curiosity in every moment

Being aware and connected

“All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you.”

Octavia Butler

Science Fiction Writer

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WHY WORK WITH BLENHEIM? We’re proactive

Our priority is the educational outcomes of your students. Whatever it takes, we’ll deliver. We will not be limited by your brief but will rather use that as our starting point. If we identify areas of potential improvement, we’ll let you know our thoughts and bring to you our plan of action.

We’re good communicators

Open and honest communication with our partners is at the heart of our relationships.

Sometimes our work requires difficult conversations and hard decisions. We’ll ensure that you are not left behind and are fully conversant with our rationale and reasoning.

We’re fun

No, really, we are! We’re good people who are fun to work with. We’ll fill your school with our enthusiasm. Our belief in the possibilities of progress and improvement will rub off on your staff. Everyone benefits.

We believe in success

Our motto tells our story: Ad Consequi Creditis. To achieve great things, one must first believe that they’re possible. We combine our belief in success with our passion for education.

That’s all.

“Leadership is about your passion for excellence and making a difference”

Robin Sharma,

Leadership Expert

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“Simplicity is not a simple thing”

Charlie Chaplin

Actor

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