About Us

Founded in 2012, Inspiring Leaders is a not-for-profit, sector-led partnership of multi-academy trusts in the East Midlands. Our leadership team, composed of experienced professionals from within the education sector and beyond, is committed to enhancing life chances of young people across the region.

Our Vision

For every child to be taught by a well-trained teacher who works within a strong, sustainable, and ambitious academy trust.

Our Mission

To be the partnership of choice for leaders throughout the region by delivering high-quality professional development and enabling inclusive, collaborative networks that drive sustainable improvements across all schools.

Our Values

Inspiring Leaders places the following values at the heart of our work:

Integrity

We share a commitment to transforming pupils’ lives, recognising the power that high quality professional development has on making this a reality.

Trust

Working closely together and support each other. We ensure that mutual respect is developed between learners in all our programmes.

Bravery

We know that to be successful, we need be innovative and take risks. We are committed to ‘looking beyond’ our usual boundaries in pursuit of excellence.

Credibility

Led by credible leaders who have broad expertise and are passionate about learning and developing themselves and their organisations.

Commitment

Committed to working together to benefit the wider system of education professionals and the pupils we serve.

Our Impact

21

multi academy trusts within our partnership

280

schools as part of these trusts

126000

pupils within these schools

600

executive and middle leaders taking part in our learning communities

Policies & Reports

See our policies, accounts, quality assurance and impact reports