1. Creating a flat pack MAT! 10th September, 2016
Societas Trust
Creating a flat pack MAT!
10th September, 2016

2. Societas Trust We believe that Successful Multi-Academy Trusts:
Build on existing relationships;
Have shared values and vision;
Have a shared understanding of how to improve schools;
Have leadership styles that complement one another;
Are a manageable size;
Focus on high quality teaching and learning;
Deploy staff effectively across the partnership;
Collect and analyse data effectively;
Rigorously self-evaluate;
Are committed to the locality;
Have governors who are committed to partnership working;
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3. Outcomes to date What have we achieved together so far?
Rapid and sustained improvement of ALL schools;
Strengthened leadership across all levels;
External moderation;
Curriculum development resulting in each school having a whole school curriculum that is well matched to the needs of the community it serves;
Successful induction of newly qualified teachers;
Support for staff new or in the early stages of their role;
Quality assurance of teaching and learning;
Our unique M.A.T. ………………..
Outcomes to date

4. What makes us unique? The ‘FLAT’ Governance Structure:
EQUAL representation;
DECISION making involving all Headteachers working alongside the C.E.O. and Education Director;
MUTUAL respect – much is to be learned from schools at various stages of development;
INDIVIDUALITY of each school is retained;
RESPONSIVE to the needs of each community;
COMMON GOOD is at the heart of all partnership working.
RIGOROUS CHALLENGE from highly skilled and independent Directors & Trust Members.
What makes us unique?

5. Improved standards for children for all schools within the partnership (based upon collaborative research and development);
Operational efficiencies through economies of scale;
Increased flexibility of human resources;
Improved potential for the retention of staff;
Additional continuing professional development opportunities;
Opportunities to establish succession planning programmes;
Strengthened relationships between communities that cover a diverse geographical, socio-economic, ethnic and cultural region; further embedding a celebration of diversity and mutual respect.
Future Plans