The Lighthouse Learning Trust employs 375 staff and comprises two sixth form colleges – Richard Taunton College in Southampton and St Vincent College in Gosport. We are proud of our colleges, both of which have been praised by Ofsted and rated as ‘Good’.

The Trust is strongly committed to the principle of inclusion – we hold a firm belief that every young person should be offered an equal opportunity to succeed no matter what their starting point may be. Our aim is to provide welcoming, safe, and supportive institutions that will offer the best possible learning experience. We will always seek to find the right pathway for every learner.

Of course, we could not achieve any of this without the professionalism and dedication of our excellent people. The Lighthouse Learning Trust encourages all members of our staff to work closely together as a supportive community of teaching and learning professionals. Together, we share a culture that always places our students at the centre of our decision-making and thinking.

The Lighthouse Learning Trust has strong leadership, excellent governance, and a belief in its ability to deliver positive change and enhance opportunities for all our stakeholders.

Teaching and Learning

The pursuit of high quality teaching is the first priority of the Trust. By ensuring high standards and achievement, and good progression, we will improve the lives and life chances of our students.

Value for money

The Trust must bring benefit to students. Management structures should be efficient and effective, ensuring that resources for teaching and learning are maximized.

Inclusivity

The Trust's colleges and schools welcome all learners from the communities they serve. They adopt a ‘growth mind-set’ attitude and seek improved outcomes through the quality of provision and curriculum and not through selection or exclusion.

Safety

The Trust will provide students and staff with a safe environment based on respect for all and free from prejudice and intimidation.

Accountability

We are accountable to our communities who fund our activity and, rightly, expect excellence and professionalism in all that we do.

Integrity

The Trust's colleges and schools and their staff are on a journey of self-improvement. This requires honesty, a self-critical culture, evidence based analysis and a rejection of arrogance.

Celebration

Helping people progress through education is a privilege. We celebrate our successes, our students’ successes and those of our partner institutions.