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We’re yet to see what this white paper really means for trusts. My new article for @SchoolsWeek schoolsweek.co.uk/were-yet-to-se…

"The white paper’s emphasis on community-centred trusts comes at a time when the general direction appears to be greater consolidation and mergers of trusts" Take a look at Michael Pain's brand new @SchoolsWeek article this Easter weekend ⬇️

One has to give @michaelgove and @NickGibbUK significant credit for the enormous improvements in literacy amongst young adults since 2012. The emphasis on phonics, raising the education leaving age, and empowering and mobilising excellent school leaders & teachers through the (now increasingly curtailed) freedoms of the academy trust model, were all key reforms: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675330e0…

Local governance in academy trusts has long had an identity crisis; it's now discovering its real potential. What makes an effective local governing body (LGB)? My brand new article: forumstrategy.org/local-governan…

"There needs to be a narrative of shared endeavour, recognition of the scale of the task, and pragmatism about where various responsibilities lie." A timely message for the Education Secretary and the sector as we head into this Easter break.

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The White Paper was published yesterday, so I decided to write about Gordon Brown and Clement Attlee. An alternative take on yesterday: forumstrategy.org/a-firefighting…

“Autonomy cannot sit quietly in the background as an assumption like it once did. It has to be exercised deliberately and explained clearly” Sir Steve's take on the White Paper and a look ahead to what will be a timely #TrustLeaders Symposium this Summer forumstrategy.org/sir-steves-tak…

🚨Trust strategy We've shared some of the implications of the White Paper for the strategic development of trusts. There's also further useful reading and resources that will help boards and execs develop greater clarity and more tangible 'next steps': forumstrategy.org/separating-the…

This is a fantastic example of genuine sector-level system leadership in action. Thank you for bringing this to the national CEO network, Phil. We will continue to support and hope more #TrustLeaders get involved, contribute and benefit as a result.

“It’s like patching up the leaks on an ancient dam, important in the short term, but you need to be building a brand new one behind it” The new White Paper doesn’t come close to the zeal of Labour's great social reformers- Attlee & Brown. It’s management forumstrategy.org/a-firefighting…

I know I may be old fashioned and a stickler for process, but why aren’t the details of the white paper being presented to Parliament first? I can’t be the only one who thinks this isn’t at all democratic. British values?

There will be a lot of noise and conjecture in the coming days. #ThrivingTrusts (defined in 2023) are about, in essence: forumstrategy.org/thriving-trust…

Our partners @SchoolsAdvisory have such a long track record, going back over many years Their commitment to championing & supporting the wellbeing of those who serve pupils, day in, day out, runs through their work. Find out more at: schooladvice.co.uk #PaidPartnership

We are extremely proud to have had an article in last week's @ForumStrategyUK's Resource of the week! This article showcases the work we do as a trust, with @Forward2Employ, for young people facing barriers to employment. Read the article! #Employment forumstrategy.org/fortis-trust-c…

@ForumStrategyUK are delighted to be working with author & experienced COO, Jennifer Geary, to offer members of our National Operations Leaders Network access to this quality course👇Join our network & access a huge range of benefits including this course: forumstrategy.org/trustleaders-c…

What are #ThrivingTrusts? Take a look at our framework and extensive body of thinkpieces and resources, here: forumstrategy.org/thriving-trust…

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day! 💚 #WMHD25 This year’s focus is on the impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. Read more from @mentalhealth 👉 mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publi…