1. NASSH NOVEMBER 22nd 2012 MARY NEATE

2. What is a Trust School? A foundation school with a charitable trust The school(s) and partners work together for the benefit of the school(s) – a model for effective collaboration, shared services, efficiencies and economies of scale The school retains its ethos and identity Remains a Local Authority school – included in all strategic planning

3. Shared Trusts Many build on the success of existing partnerships Desire to ensure long-term stability & sustainability Provide schools with the opportunity to work in a non- threatening partnership Schools share a vision for the future & agree on educational priorities A formal and robust structure enables schools to address an agreed joint agenda

4. Governance Existing GB makes decisions about the Trust, selects the Trust partners & leads the process GB remains responsible for the strategic direction of the school & is accountable for standards Some additional responsibilities:  Admissions authority  Employer of staff Schools can continue to use LA or other services for these functions

5. The Trust - 1 An incorporated charity (company limited by guarantee), not-for-profit organisation Generates its own funding Has 2 objects:  The advancement of education (has a focus)  The contribution to community cohesion Has 2 responsibilities:  Appoints some governors to the existing GB  Holds the land & assets of the school on trust

6. The Trust - 2 GB selects any number of Trust partners – can be individuals or organisations GB decides on the number of trustees (also known as Directors) – minimum of 2 Trustees are named individuals responsible for the management of the Trust Additional partners can join the Trust at any time

7. The Trust - 3 Trust meetings - this is where the main strategic decisions are made. The frequency of trustees' meetings should reflect the needs of the individual organisation. It is recommended that a minimum of two full trustees' meetings are held in any 12 month period, The trustees (deciding as a group) may wish to invite non- trustees to some of their meetings. No-one, apart from the trustees, can vote at trustees' meetings and trustees cannot delegate their responsibilities.

8. Trust School model – a community & family learning focus to develop health related facilities which support priorities in education & health. SCHOOLS University Local Business Local Football Club NHS Trust

9. Trust School model – multi-agency working and encouraging community involvement SCHOOLS UniversityFE College Local Authority Charitable Organisation Public Sector Organisation

10. Trust School Co-operative model – developing social responsibility, promoting self-help &democracy SCHOOLS University FE College Public Sector Organisation Members Forum Co-operative College

11. Trust School process Develop the trust vision and secure partners Consultation Publish statutory proposals Consider representations and accept proposals Implementation

12. Timeline There is a statutory process – but it is not burdensome Schools can work at their own pace Fast-track process can be done in approximately 15 weeks Schools tend to take 2 terms - 1 school year Trust documentation can be common to all schools but each school has to go through the Trust process

13. Demands on GB & Headteachers Need to know everything that is going on – including cost implications Need to agree on a name for the Trust Need to agree on the choice of a solicitor Need to agree on an implementation date Need to agree on documentation – MoU, consultation documents, statutory proposals (this can be delegated to a GB committee which reports to the full GB) Need to accept or reject the final proposals (determination) Meetings can be linked into GB cycle of meetings