Who we are
Inspiring the futures of us all together
Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) is a Multi-Academy Trust established in 2016. Currently comprising of 20 schools across Milton Keynes and Corby, Northamptonshire—connected through a shared commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation.
Our vision is to inspire the futures of all through learning together. Our growth reflects our firm evidence that working collaboratively—sharing effective practice, developing our people, and holding fast to our values— positively impacts over 8,500 pupils and their families every day.
Our Vision and Purpose
Rooted in our belief in system leadership and school development, our work is driven by the ambition and aspiration we hold for everyone—including those with additional vulnerabilities and needs. This ambition encourages confidence, creativity and strength in our individuals, teams and schools.
We recognise and embrace our wider purpose. Our schools play a vital role in intellectual, social and character development—encouraging a strong sense of identity, civic responsibility and personal growth in all our pupils. We believe in the power of education to create a more equitable future and are proud of our contribution to that vision.
Professional Growth and Excellence in Teaching
Through the Two Mile Ash Initial Teacher Training, IFtL supports the development of passionate and skilled teachers across the region. This well-established partnership offers multiple routes into teaching, including postgraduate, undergraduate, and apprenticeships, welcoming and shaping future educators from diverse pathways.
We are equally proud of the high-quality professional development opportunities available to all colleagues within IFtL. Through IFtL Varsity—our dedicated CPD programme —we ensure that all colleagues have access to tailored training, research-informed resources and opportunities to grow and lead with impact.
School Improvement and National Leadership
Our record of sustainable, positive school transformation, combined with our deeply held values, means we are trusted to help shape educational excellence across the system.
Our Commitment to Equity, Sustainability and Community
We are determined to ensure every pupil, including those with SEND and those facing disadvantage, has access to a rich, high-quality education. Our inclusive ethos is underpinned by fairness, opportunity and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
Our commitment to the future also extends to sustainability. We have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, leading our schools and communities in taking meaningful action to protect our planet for generations to come.
Our Strategic Plan to Date...
Our strategic plan to date has ensured we remain focused on what matters most—pupils, people, and potential. By attracting, retaining and developing exceptional leaders, teachers and professional services colleagues, we continue to build the capacity and culture needed to thrive. Through wise investment, listening to our communities, and maintaining a clear moral purpose, we are making a sustained, positive difference.
At IFtL, we know that in education, standing still is not an option. Every moment matters, and everyone within our schools and central team takes this responsibility personally. As we look to the future, our commitment is clear: to continue inspiring the futures of us all, together.