Why do we need to spend time on organisational vision? It’s easy to consider visioning as a fluffy exercise that is all too often undertaken in the boss’s office over a cup of tea whilst writing the new prospectus. This is to undervalue the power and influence that vision has and MATs certainly cannot take this approach, intended as these organisations are to lead and facilitate educational improvements across a wide range of schools and contexts. A vision that is clear, compelling and genuinely owned by all within and across the organisation does the following:
SEND Reforms: 7 Big Questions for Trust Leaders to Consider
by Natalie Packer, Forum Strategy Associate The government’s proposed SEND reforms outlined in Putting Children and Young People First, represent one of the most significant shifts in the education landscape in decades. For multi-academy trusts, the SEND reforms are...

