BMAT
Essex, United Kingdom
About BMAT
Schools, teachers and pupils freed to succeed
These few words sum up what BMAT is about. We are a growing multi-academy trust supporting primary and secondary schools across Essex and East London.
We started as a team of educationalists who succeeded in turning around the fortunes of Burnt Mill Academy in Harlow between 2010 - 2012. Since that time, we have built up a regional school’s Trust that is committed to the following:
‘No limits’ attitude towards children
We believe that no child should be limited by where they’ve come from; that every child within the BMAT family deserves the chance to move on from where they are now to somewhere better. This belief – this attitude – is a non-negotiable for us here at BMAT.
Letting our teachers truly teach
We believe in letting our teachers do what they’re best at – teach. Our experience is that a strict scheme of works and carbon copy approach doesn’t work. Why? Because, ultimately, instinctive teaching is the kind of teaching that will inspire a child to see and discover new possibilities.
Local schools with local personalities
We are not in the business of making every school in our network look like each other. In fact, we celebrate the personality and character of each school that joins our network. Local schools by nature have local personalities – and we aren’t afraid of that.
Location
There’s also a really good sharing culture here. We share staff, we share resources, we share equipment. There’s a real sense that you don’t have to struggle by yourself.
- Jennifer Taylor, Head of Science, Burnt Mill AcademyEveryone is very friendly – it’s a tight-knit community and really open environment. Even teachers regularly end up popping in for a chat! I also like that no idea is a bad idea. You don’t always get that where you work...
- Rikky Patel, Group Management Accountant, BMATBeing part of BMAT means being able to give students high quality experiences that wouldn’t otherwise be available to them. As a teacher, you don’t have to be a jack of all trades to deliver that – you just need to know who to draw upon.
- Cristin Casey, Director of Performing Arts (across BMAT Schools)I’m passionate about giving people opportunities when they come to BMAT. My vision is that this is a place where people can fulfil their dream of helping children be all that they can be, whilst at the same time experiencing success for themselves.
- Helena Mills, CEO