What is a “Strong Trust”?

Strong trusts are expected to offer:

• High quality and inclusive education,  using evidence-based curriculum design and implementation
• School improvement: improve standards and quality, transforming previously underperforming schools
• Strategic, expert governance; strong local identity, engage effectively with parents and wider community
• Financial management; prioritises use of resources,  including estate to deliver best education for children
• Workforce; trains, recruits, develops, deploys and retains great teachers and leaders
• Prioritises staff wellbeing