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Welcome to Haberdashers' Academies Tru
st South. We are a multi-academy trust consisting of four secondary schools and five primary schools and have been educating children and young people since 1876.
Our moral imperative at that time was to ensure that every child in our care received the best possible education in order to make the best start in life. That moral imperative remains today, underpinned by our values of aspiration and achievement, personal responsibility, self-discipline and mutual respect.
In a complex world, we need our children and young people to be as well equipped for their future as possible so that they can flourish. We will support them to become compelling individuals so that by the time they leave us they will have experienced a range of opportunities that not only build their mind but also build their character.
We are proud to be a diverse community and take seriously the need to ensure that every child, young person and adult connected with our schools feels included, welcomed and listened to. This is an important part of who we are and our commitment to equality and fairness. This commitment remains at the forefront of our work.
OUR VISION 2026
‘Every school an excellent school’
- Excellent outcomes for ALL children and young people so that they can be successful in their next steps and future lives;
- A great employer, attracting, retaining and developing the best staff;
- The Trust of choice and a welcome presence in our communities.
Whether you are a parent seeking an exceptional school for your child, a member of staff looking to progress their career and make a difference, or someone interested in becoming a Governor, I hope that you will be encouraged to find out more about us.
Jan Shadick, CEO
Haberdashers' Academies Trust South
Registered address: Pepys Road, New Cross, London SE14 5SF
Registered in England as Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust
Company No. 02535091
Tel: 020 7652 9516
Email: contact@habstrustsouth.org.uk
Website: www.habstrustsouth.org.uk
Our Sponsors
PROUD TO BE HABERDASHERS
Our sponsors are a huge part of the culture within our Trust and our schools. The links with both of our sponsors are a unique and special part of what makes Haberdashers’ Trust and our schools what they are today.
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
Our main sponsor is the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. Education is of prime importance to the Haberdashers’ Company and today there are more than 12,000 children and young people in the Haberdashers’ family of schools that benefit from the relationship.
Our Haberdashers’ roots go back as far as the 1680s when our founder, Robert Aske, left a sum of money to build a school for 20 underprivileged children. Despite his philanthropic work, Aske’s life and work is not without some controversy. In 1672, he made an investment of £500 in the Royal African Company. This was a trading company which traded slaves from Africa to the West Indies between 1660 and 1708. The history of the Slave Trade is painful and difficult to consider. It makes us question our assumptions about the past; answering these questions can deepen and enrich our understanding of our heritage.
Aske’s involvement in the slave trade is not in doubt, but it must be seen in the context of his legacy that has made such a significant contribution to our schools and the education of young people in our community. Moreover, the situation should encourage us to carefully consider how we educate students about slavery.
The Trust undertook a wide-reaching consultation speaking to pupils, parents, staff, our local communities and governors. Having looked at all the opinions the Trust decided that we will not use the name ‘Aske’ in the common name of our Trust and in our schools.
Being part of the Haberdashers’ community is very important to us. The Haberdashers’ come and visit our schools each year to hear from the children, to see what has been happening in our schools and to celebrate our achievements. The Haberdashers’ Company supports pupils, past and present, as they progress through their educational and professional journey, which offers our pupils in something truly unique.
Visit the Haberdashers' Company website
Temple Grove Schools Trust
Temple Grove Schools Trust is a charitable trust dedicated to raising standards for primary education. The Trust was founded some 50 years ago and springs from one of the country’s oldest prep schools, Temple Grove founded in 1810. The Trust seeks to provide all children with a breadth and depth of learning opportunities in order to realise individual aspirations and potential.
Our schools are extremely fortunate to have a partnership with the Temple Grove Schools Trust. The schools benefit from bursaries that allow us the opportunity to give our children learning experiences they may not get at other schools; including music lessons, professional coaches and multiple trips.
