About Us

HWMAT is sponsored by The Haberdashers’ Company (the Company), a livery company which was made trustee of Adams’ Grammar School by its founder, William Adams.

Welcome

As CEO of HWMAT, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our online home, where you can discover more about our work supporting schools, staff and pupils.

At HWMAT, we are committed to our mission ‘to empower young people from every background to fulfil their potential.’

Our Trust is built on strong partnerships, with a shared commitment to high standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are proud to work alongside staff, students, parents, and the wider community to ensure that all of our academies are places of learning where ambition is nurtured, talents are celebrated, and every individual has the chance to thrive.

I encourage you to explore our website, learn about the wonderful work happening in our academies, and to get in touch if you would like to know more. Whether you are a prospective parent, student, member of staff or partner, we look forward to welcoming you into the Haberdashers’ community.

Brynley Evans, CEO, HWMAT

Our purpose

The Haberdashers West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT) subscribes to the Haberdashers’ Company mission ‘to empower young people from every background to fulfil their potential.’

As a multi academy trust, we believe that our role is to support our schools to fulfil this purpose. We do this in several ways including providing leadership and governance support; central services such as financial, premises and operational management; quality assurance systems and staff training.

Join us

Rooted in a rich history and driven by a forward-thinking vision, we are a collaborative, values-driven family of schools dedicated to empowering children and young people to achieve happy, successful futures.

Why Choose Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust?

Legacy of excellence
Network of support
The Haberdashers’ Advantage
Professional growth
Empowered school improvement
Leadership and governance support
Trust support

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A Legacy of Excellence: For many years, we have been committed to providing exceptional education, building on the vision of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, which is to empower young people from every background to fulfil their potential. As part of our trust, you’ll contribute to and benefit from this enduring legacy.

A Network of Support: Join a vibrant community of 15 Haberdashers’ schools across the UK. Benefit from unparalleled networking and support opportunities. The Haberdashers supports the schools in three ways: through endowment funding, through the provision of governors and trustees from the Company membership, and through the Haberdashers’ Advantage programme.

The Haberdashers’ Advantage: The programme identifies the added benefit that is felt by pupils at our schools. Our unique character education curriculum fosters essential character traits and prepares pupils for future success while Haberdashers’ Futures is a programme of careers and employability activity.

Professional Growth: We are committed to professional development for all employees. Both teachers and support staff receive a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities, from induction training to leadership development.

Empowered School Improvement: We believe in a collaborative approach to school improvement. We empower school leaders with autonomy, while providing a robust framework for continuous improvement.

Leadership and governance support: Strong leadership and governance are cornerstones of our trust. We’re proud to have a team of highly skilled individuals dedicated to supporting school leaders and governing bodies. This expertise, drawn from a wide range of professional and technical sectors, provides crucial support to school leaders, empowering them to effectively manage their operations and drive impactful school improvement.

Trust Support: Working collaboratively with schools, our Trust central team provides invaluable support in areas such as finance, technology, premises management, HR and educational expertise. This allows school leaders to focus on what matters most: inspiring students and achieving excellent outcomes.

For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact us: clerk@hwmat.org.uk

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