ATC Trust (Achievement through Collaboration Trust)

Achievement through Collaboration (AtC) is a multi-academy trust of five schools across Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan and Lancashire, focused on improving educational outcomes through shared practice and centralised support. The Trust operates Kingsbridge Teacher Training as an accredited Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provider, delivering school-based teacher training programmes through a network of hubs across the North West. These programmes are designed to develop high-quality classroom practitioners in partnership with schools and trusts, underpinned by a clear school improvement strategy and workforce talent management approach aimed at staff development and effective deployment. AtC also invests in research, development and staff collaboration, providing opportunities for professional learning and centrally coordinated support so school leaders and teachers can focus on educational delivery. The Trust emphasises its core principles of Achieve, Belong and Collaborate, promoting a culture where staff benefit from belonging to a family of schools within a strong collaborative organisation. While the website highlights teacher training and professional development, it does not describe employer-focused apprenticeship programmes for external organisations.