Welcome from the Chief Executive Officer

Thank you for visiting the East Midlands Education Trust (EMET). Whether you are a parent, a pupil, an educator, or a member of our wider community, I am delighted to welcome you to our partnership of schools.

Having spent my career leading schools as a Headteacher, Chief Executive Officer and serving nationally within the Department for Education, I know firsthand the profound impact that a truly collaborative educational community can have. When I joined EMET, I did so because of the trust’s exceptional foundation and its deep, unwavering commitment to raising educational standards and improving the life chances of every single young person in our care.

EMET is a vibrant family of 24 schools spanning the full 3–19 age range, alongside dedicated alternative education provision. We are intentionally tight in our geographical focus across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Derby City, and Leicestershire. This proximity isn't just about lines on a map; it allows us to work as a genuine, deeply connected family of schools that can easily collaborate, share best practices, and support one another face-to-face.

Our operational philosophy hinges on ensuring our schools serve their communities and transform the lives of our students by building on the unique history, character, and relationship that each school has with its local community. Our schools are empowered to lead dynamically, while our expert central trust team handles the heavy lifting of operational, financial, and infrastructure support. This ensures that our school leaders and teachers can focus entirely on what matters most: delivering the highest quality of education possible.

I believe passionately in the power of education far beyond exam results alone. While we strive for and celebrate exceptional academic success across our partnership, our truest measure of achievement is the experience our young people have while they are with us. We are dedicated to creating world-class opportunities that build character, unlock potential, and prepare our students to step confidently into a bright future.

We are incredibly proud of our staff, our students, and the communities we serve. I invite you to explore our website to discover more about our vision, our values, and the incredible work happening across the East Midlands Education Trust.

Paul Smith

Chief Executive Officer

East Midlands Education Trust