What can DHMAT bring to my school?

The DHMAT is a growing organisation, serving the common good, offering a diverse range of support and expertise. We are a close-knit family of individual schools, characterised by an ethos of collaboration, warmth and innovation. We share an inclusive commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all, faith and non-faith, children, schools and the communities that we serve. We are forward thinking, open to new ideas and proud that our schools are stronger together.

Executive Leadership Team Support

DHMAT has an established Executive Leadership Team, which supports all Trust schools by offering:

• The opportunity to shape the future of the organisation
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced Headteachers, including NLEs
• A central team of professionals providing leadership support on areas such as school improvement; safeguarding and quality of education
• Systems Leadership
• Consistency of policy and quality assurance processes
• Collegiate, supportive, developmental and challenging partnership
• Governance expertise to scrutinise and enhance school leadership in a proportionate and timely manner

DHMAT Central Support Team

DHMAT has a skilled and experienced central team that offers the following services:

• Human Resources
• Governance support
• Payroll
• Financial guidance, support and software
• Procurement
• Estate management
• Legal support
• Admissions support
• Policy Development and Monitoring
• GDPR advice
• MyConcern Safeguarding software

 School Improvement

 A dedicated central team with a sole focus on Trust-wide school improvement:

• SEF and SDP support
• SIAMS support and training for church schools
• Curriculum monitoring and evaluation supported by a team of experienced, cross-phase senior leaders
• Curriculum development guidance
• Continuing professional and career development for all levels of staffing
• Coordination and brokering of School Improvement Partner support
• Strategic development of safeguarding systems, led by an experienced Safeguarding Manager
• Oversight of the Quality of Education

Unique professional learning and development opportunities

• Registered provider of the NPQLTD, across the West Midlands
• Qualified coaches and facilitators to lead evidenced-based practice in improving professional development
• Strong academic and community partnerships with NMITE, (Hereford’s new University)

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee rewards scheme SODEXO – discounts from major retailers
• Discounted Halo membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Counselling service for the wider family