Events archive
Trust and foundation schools introductory seminars January
2010
Delegate quotes
- 'Presentation was good; Case study was excellent and well
presented with confident answers to questions'
- 'The overview was extremely knowledgeable and clear'
- 'Gave us the opportunity to reflect on our school’s context and
the possible advantages of creating a trust'
- 'Opportunity to talk to others who were at different phases in
the process'
- 'Good venue, excellent lead speaker'
- 'Provides clarity and confidence in the process'
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust National Conference
2009
- This presentation provides an overview of trust and foundation
schools, and the opportunities they offer. It outlines the process
of implementation and provides examples of trust impact and share
strategies for success.
Download presentation (PowerPoint document)
Networking events - November 2009
Delegate quotes
- 'Opportunities to clarify situations, learn from others
experiences and ask individual questions’
- ‘Expert advice on current queries to our Trust’
- ‘A really enjoyable and thought provoking day’
- ‘Rondevals offered a good exchange of information relating to
current school Trusts’
- ‘Networking is always valuable. Good mixture of school at
different stages’
- We needed information and got it in abundance’
Trust schools introductory seminar exclusively for foundation
schools - October 2009
Delegate quotes
- ‘School case studies were fascinating and provides a good
insight into the challenges at potential pitfalls of becoming a
trust.’
- ‘The discussion groups were very useful in helping me to
understand the process more and answer any questions.’
- 'Very informative with good examples from schools who have been
through the process.’
- ‘General overview and case studies - an informative and useful
session.’
- Level of information – enough to provide me with the ability to
take back to school and also to encourage further research.’
- Clarity over the whole process of becoming a trust school… the
seminar did what it said on the tin.’
Trust and foundation schools introductory seminars September
2009
Delegate quotes
- 'Essential for any school wanting to progress to, or at least
consider trust status’
- ‘The case study was detailed and informative with very useful
hints and tips’
- ‘Thorough, clear and informative. Very accessible for both
teachers and governors who do not always have an educational
background’
- ‘Extremely valuable, Informative and feel much more confident
in moving forward with the 2 or 3 schools that I’m supporting’
- ‘An opportunity to gain good knowledge and understanding of how
trust status works’
- ‘Overview- good background. Top tips- thought provoking’
Trust Schools' National Conference
The third national trust schools conference was held 17 June
2009 at the Emitates Stadium in London.
Trust and foundation schools introductory seminars April
2009
Delegate quotes
- ‘Discussion groups were worthwhile - having designated staff
with each group able to answer questions and prompt further
thoughts.’
- ‘Excellent source of information for someone who was very new
to this subject.’
- ‘School case study and the discussion group - real reasons for
pursuing trust status explored.’
- ‘Case study and discussion, honest and transparent.’
- ‘The opportunity to talk to a school that has gained trust
status most useful.’
Networking events - March 2009
Delegate quotes
- ‘It was interesting to learn how trusts can be different, both
in terms of partnership and membership’
- ‘Enjoyed networking to relate our potential plans to schools
who have successfully applied similar ones’
‘Presentations by schools and questions to consultants were
especially useful.’
- ‘Opportunity to talk to consortium staff - to answer our
questions & help realise that we are not alone.’
- ‘The rondevals provided excellent information - many useful
areas discussed.’
- ‘A good opportunity to meet like-minded governors and
educationalists and to ask questions.’
Trust and foundation schools introductory seminars January
2009
Delegate quotes
- ‘Clear and authoritative information
given.’
- ‘Clarified my understanding of the process of movement to
foundation/trust status.’
- ‘An overview of foundation and trust status in clear,
stimulating presentations.’
- ‘The discussion group was helpful - personal views from people
at different stages of process.’
- ‘The case study from a potential trust partner very useful to
hear.’
TFSP network events
Northumbria University, 20 November 2008
The University of Exeter, 19 November 2008
Liverpool John Moores University, 18 November 2008
The Elms School, 17 November 2008
Burleigh Community College, 13 November 2008
Trust and foundation schools introductory seminar September
2008
Primary school trust and foundation school briefings: April -
June 2008