THE education trust which runs the Winsford Academy has undergone a rebrand as it sets out its plans for 'careful growth'.

From this month, the Macclesfield-headquartered Fallibroome Trust, which runs 10 member schools, will be known as the Halliard Trust.

The trust's school improvement, training and education business support offer will be collectively known as Halliard Education.

Voted on by thousands of people in the trust's community, Halliard - the name for a type of strong rope used to raise a sail or flag - was selected, with a logo design depicting rope strands and a new motto ‘All Together Stronger Schools’ developed.

Halliard Trust CEO Jeremy Spencer said: "Earlier this year, on the eve of our 10th anniversary, we took the collective decision to change our name and brand.

“We agreed we needed something to help us stand out as we continue our growth further outside of the area where we are very well-known. We also wanted to make sure that all our member schools are continued to be represented equally.

“We asked our trust community to help us choose a new name and logo and I am pleased to say they got behind the process.

"Halliard is a name that represents collective strength and this above all other options resonated best."

With an 11th school soon to join, the Halliard Trust says its core purpose is to support school improvement, which it does by working with leaders to develop 'ambitious' curriculums and excellence  in teaching and assessment.

Halliard Education Services provides a broad range of external school improvement and education business services to schools and trusts across Cheshire.

Mr Spencer added: "Myself and the Halliard team offer a wealth of expertise and a proven record of school improvement.

"We are actively seeking to broaden our reach and contribute to UK-wide education policy and system leadership.

"Changing our name gives us a platform to show our strength as an organisation that puts pupils first and provides an all-round education that recognises the challenges of a changing world.

"As we begin this new era we want to carefully grow as an organisation, working with more ambitious schools that share our intent to meet the level of the best."