Welcome to
Brighter Futures Educational Trust
formerly Larwood Academy Trust
Promoting an inclusive environment for all,
whilst striving for excellence in every individual.
As a trust, we are committed to ensuring that every school gets support shaped to its unique phase, context, and needs. With a mission to foster autonomy, collaboration, and efficiency across its schools, ultimately creating a learning community focused on educational excellence.
Our Schools
LARWOOD SCHOOL
Stevenage
BRANDLES SCHOOL
Bradlock
Message from our Executive Headteacher
Pierre Van Der Merwe
Executive Headteacher
Larwood Academy Trust
Executive Headteacher
Larwood Academy Trust
Brighter Futures Educational Trust (BFE Trust), established in 2016, is a growing Multi Academy Trust supporting primary and secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools. BFE Trust is committed to improvig life opportunities for young people aged 5 to 16 through tailored support and shared expertise.
Our mission is to foster autonomy, collaboration, and efficiency while building a learning community focused on educational excellence.
We value each school’s unique identity, encouraging individuality
alongside a culture of shared expertise and support. This balanced
approach allows schools to respond to local needs while benefiting
from Trust-wide strength and unity.
Our Support Includes:
- Tailored help with teaching and learning, leadership, well-being, finance, IT, and operations
- A flexible approach based on each school’s phase, context, and needs
- Specialist SEN support, training, and resources to help schools develop inclusive strategies
- Guidance on personalised support plans and early identification of needs
We also offer Outreach Services to local mainstream schools,
sharing our expertise in school improvement, SEMH, and SEN. This
includes professional development, tailored interventions, and
advisory support to help tackle complex challenges.
With a strong track record in school improvement and a
commitment to inclusive education, BFE Trust is dedicated to
raising standards within our Trust and across the wider community.
Brighter Future Educational Trust - Prospectus
Key Stats about our thriving school communities
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ACADEMIES
We provide an accommodating and encouraging
environment to all schools that share our vision
and mission.
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STAFF
We value our people and invest in their growth,
so they can give every pupil the best chance to
succeed.
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CHILDREN
Brighter Futures fosters an inclusive space where
children feel confident and inspired, with the support
they need to grow and succeed
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Our Culture
Our Vision
To provide education and opportunities that change lives.
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MISSION
To promote an inclusive environment for all, whilst striving for excellence in every individual
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VALUES & ETHOS
We celebrate diversity and ensure every voice is heard and valued.
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OUR CULTURE
We empower schools to lead with independence, vision, and purpose.
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