GLF Schools

Ways of Working

We are collaborative and purposeful. We believe in psychological safety, and we are open to challenge. We are child first.

Collaborative

  • We consult views of our people on any major changes 
  • We roll out new ideas through pilots rather than untested changes 
  • We make decisions as much as possible through working groups and co-design 

Purposeful

  • We believe in what might be possible and we are bold in the work we do to get there  
  • We ensure clarity of direction 
  • We take ownership of delivery and follow through on our commitments 

Psychological Safety

  • We create environments where everyone feels safe and included  
  • We build strong relationships with each other based on trust 
  • We role model kindness, empathy and openness

Open to Challenge

  • We never settle for average outcomes in anything we do and strive for excellence  
  • We believe that we can keep getting better 
  • We actively bring in external insight and advice 

Child First

  • We make extra effort to involve and consult children and young people
  • We use evidence and research to guide our decisions and actions
  • Ultimately, we care deeply about our people and believe that when they succeed our children and young people succeed, but we always put children and young people first