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What does it take to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, empowered, and inspired to excel? At Greensand Multi Academy Trust, we believe the answer lies in a clear, unified approach to people practices; one that aligns with our vision and sets the stage for long-term success.
This year marks a significant milestone for us. We’ve streamlined and unified our people practices into a cohesive five-year plan and are excited to share with you our new People Strategy 2025–2030. This strategy is designed to support our workforce now and in the future. It’s more than a plan, it’s a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and investment in our people.
Fiona Dyer, Greensand’s Director of Human Resources, said,
"By aligning our people priorities with our organisational vision, we are shaping a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning; building a workforce that is not only resilient and innovative but united in a shared sense of belonging and purpose."
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By aligning our workforce priorities with our organisational vision, we aim to empower team members to perform at their best, foster a sense of belonging, and create a culture where collaboration and innovation flourish. This strategy is designed to attract diverse talent, nurture leadership, and champion equality; building a sustainable, high-performing organisation that reflects our values and delivers impact for the communities we serve.
The strategy sets out four Steps to Greatness:
- Great Culture & Climate
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led environment where every individual feels supported and celebrated. This means embedding our Trust values Collaboration, Support, and Challenge into everything we do, from recruitment to leadership development. It’s about creating a joyful and purposeful workplace where success is shared and diversity is embraced.
- Great Evidence & Resources
Decisions should be driven by insight. By harnessing people analytics and high-quality evidence, we’ll make informed, transparent choices that enhance wellbeing, growth, performance and retention. This data-led approach ensures we remain agile, responsive, and focused on our people.
- Great Support & Development
Professional growth is a cornerstone of this strategy. We’re prioritising tailored training, mentoring, and wellbeing initiatives to help staff learn, innovate, and excel together. From personalised CPD plans to leadership pathways, we’re investing in development that builds resilience and inspires aspiration.
- Great Systems & Structures
Behind every thriving workforce is a strong foundation. We’re implementing robust HR systems and governance to streamline processes, improve transparency, and enable timely, strategic decisions. These structures will support clarity, accountability, and high performance across the organisation.
Sue Wardlow, Greensand’s CEO, said,
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do. This strategy ensures we not only meet today’s challenges but shape a future where every member of our team can step into their greatness.”
Through collaboration, innovation, and investment in our people, this strategy will help us to create a workplace that truly reflects our values and delivers exceptional outcomes for our communities.
