Strategy
The Trust’s current strategy (2023-26) is based on six complementary pillars arranged under three strategic goals. The relationship between these is illustrated below:
The Trust’s strategy is reviewed annually and our progress towards meeting our objectives is routinely monitored by the Trust’s Board and through the Board’s Committee structure:
| Trust Board | Audit and Risk | People | Standards |
Robust Governance and compliance Sustainable growth | Efficient finance and estates management | Great People | Inspiring Excellence Digital innovation |
Our strategy sets out a comprehensive three-year plan for the Trust. However, it is also organic and responsive. Consequently, it is revised and updated. Attention is refocused on existing or rolling priorities and additional objectives.
The development of our strategy is led by our Trust Lead (CEO) in partnership with Trustees, and in discussion with the Trust’s Leadership Group and those involved in governance. It is informed by our cycle of self-evaluation. Our three strategic goals and many aspects of our six pillars are reflected in our schools’ strategies and developments plans.
Many of our key performance indicators are taken from the Department for Education’s ‘Trust Quality Descriptors’, including those for workforce, inclusive education and school improvement, governance and leadership and finance and operations.
Furthermore, our strategy is underpinned by Michael Fullan’s ‘Framework for Leadership’ (‘Leading in a culture of change’):
