Education Development & Improvement Framework (EDIF)

At Esteem Multi Academy Trust (MAT), our Education Development and Improvement Framework (EDIF) delivers tailored, impactful support for all our schools (primary, special and alternative provision). Rooted in collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, the EDIF ensures every school and pupil thrives. Esteem’s vision, “Stronger Together,” reflects our commitment to empowering schools, while celebrating their unique identities.

    Our EDIF is guided by our core values.

    A Partnership Approach
    At Esteem MAT, schools retain their individuality while benefiting from alignment with a shared vision, streamlined processes, and trust-wide priorities. The EDIF embodies a collaborative and non-judgmental ethos, with all development and assurance activities delivered “with” schools, not “to” them.

       

       

       

       

       

      What We Offer

      Tailored Support for Schools
      The EDIF provides the right support, at the right time, through evidence-based and research-informed practices. Schools receive individualised guidance and interventions based on their needs and “education risk indicator,” ensuring the best outcomes for students.
      

      The 7 Pillars of School Improvement at Scale
      

      Our EDIF is structured around 7 key pillars to ensure effective, scalable improvement across our trust:
      

        

      1. Vision and Values: Embedding a shared purpose and aspirations for all schools and pupils.
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      2. Capacity Building: Developing strong leadership and expertise across the trust.
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      3. Collective Commitment: Fostering collaboration, alignment, and shared responsibility for success.
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      4. Intelligence Gathering: Using robust, real-time data to understand and address schools’ unique contexts and challenges.
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      5. Shared Processes: Implementing consistent systems to measure progress and deliver support effectively.
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      6. Development and Improvement Activities: Offering tailored support and professional development for school improvement.
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      7. Quality Assurance: Maintaining high standards through rigorous yet collaborative evaluation and feedback.
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        Core Features of the EDIF
        

          

        1. Professional Learning Opportunities (PLO): High-quality training for leaders, teachers, and education support staff.
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        2. Academy Development and Improvement Programme (ADIP): Personalised guidance, mentoring, and support tailored to schools’ improvement priorities.
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        3. Quality Assurance Activities: Annual Full Academy Reviews (FAR) or Themed Academy Reviews (TAR) to ensure alignment with Esteem Quality Assurance Standards (EQAS).
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            The Central Education Team
            

            Led by the Chief Education Officer (CEdO), the Central Education Team comprises experienced professionals with proven expertise in school leadership and improvement. This team includes former Executive Headteachers/Headteachers, National Leaders of Education (NLEs), and senior leaders who are nationally recognised for their contributions to education.
            

            

            

            
			
            
				
				
				
				
				
            

            

            

            Wider Capacity and Collaboration
            

              

            • Family and Student Support Team (FASST): A dedicated team providing Early Help services, addressing attendance, mental health, and emotional well-being challenges for pupils and families.
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            • The Expert Team: A group of senior leaders, SEND specialists, and subject experts from across the trust offering mentoring, coaching, and targeted interventions.
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            • School-Based Capacity Givers: Esteem fosters a culture of professional generosity, ensuring each school shares and receives support to enhance collective success.
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                Annual Focus 2024-25
                
			
                
				
				
				
				
				
                This year, Esteem MAT’s trust-wide focus is on improving attendance. We are committed to ensuring every pupil attends school every day by:
                

                  

                • Implementing robust attendance policies.
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                • Supporting families with targeted interventions.
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                • Sharing best practices across the trust and beyond.
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