FAQ’s

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How do I contact you?
https://citacademies.co.uk/get-in-touch/

How many schools are in the Trust and where are they?
The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) currently has 19 academies across East Midlands. The Trust consists of 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 specialist schools and the LEARN SEND Hub. We also manage a mainstream inclusion hub called ‘The Parks’ at Hinckley Primary School in Leicestershire.
Read more at: https://citacademies.co.uk/our-schools/

When was CIT formed?
The Trust was formed in September 2014.

What are your vision and values?
CIT will be a recognised centre of excellence, cultivating an inclusive environment where every pupil and member of staff are known and supported to thrive, every school is exceptional and every community is strengthened through inclusive, values‑led education.
Our values:
– Honesty and Integrity
– Aspiration
– Professionalism
– Inclusivity
Read more at: https://citacademies.co.uk/our-mission-vision-values/

What is a Multi-Academy Trust?
A Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) operates more than one academy school. Academy schools are directly funded by the Department for Education and independent of Local Authority control.

CIT is an education charity working in partnership with local communities to provide not-for-profit mainstream and special needs education across the East Midlands.

How many pupils are in the Trust?
Currently, CIT educate and care for over 4,500 pupils. 

How many staff are part of the Trust?
Currently, CIT employ over 1,200 people.

What does the LEARN SEND Hub do?
LEARN provide bespoke CPD and school support through a wide range of specialist SEND and mainstream
colleagues, some of which is SEND specific, but their core focus is to ensure that every child receives access to high quality education across the East Midlands.
Learn more at: https://www.learnsendhub.co.uk/

How do you maintain high standards?
Our schools enhance the education provision of the communities they serve and improve the life chances of the pupils who attend CIT schools. This is driven and supported by high quality central services and CIT’s in-house specialist SEND training provider, LEARN.

CIT ensures that each school within the Trust has a review on an annual basis. School Reviews form the basis on which the school’s trajectory is measured, and is used to assess a full range of school activities.

Where do I find information about Safeguarding and Policies?
You can find Safeguarding information here: https://citacademies.co.uk/safeguarding/
All of our policies can be found here: https://citacademies.co.uk/cit-policies/

What services are offered to schools within CIT?
The CIT Support Hub offers a comprehensive suite of services including:
– School Improvement
– Safeguarding Support
– Finance & Procurement
– Projects & Estates
– ICT
– HR & Payroll
– Governance Support
– Bid-writing
– PR & Marketing
– Health & Safety and Risk Management
– GDPR & Legal Support
– Wide-ranging choice of training courses provided via the LEARN SEND Hub

What Makes the Community Inclusive Trust Unique?
CIT is more than a collection of schools – we are a family of education professionals united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. By working collaboratively and sharing best practice across our schools, we create opportunities for every pupil to thrive.

Supporting our schools is the Trust’s dedicated Support Hub, which provides a comprehensive range of services that enable school leaders and staff to focus on delivering exceptional education.

A key strength of CIT is our expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We believe every child deserves access to high-quality education that meets their individual needs. By combining our specialist SEND knowledge with a deep understanding of the vital role mainstream education plays, we help schools create inclusive environments that improve life chances for all learners.

We are also committed to providing opportunities that go beyond the national curriculum. Since the Trust was established, grant fundraising has been a core part of our approach, helping schools access additional resources that enrich pupils’ educational experiences. To date, our Fundraising Team has secured more than £1.4 million in external funding, supporting a wide range of projects across the Trust, including outdoor classrooms, minibuses, playground equipment, sensory rooms and Forest School provision.

By combining collaboration, specialist expertise and a commitment to enhancing opportunities for every child, CIT continues to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Want to find out more about our Trust?
Read more at: https://citacademies.co.uk/thinking-of-joining-cit/