ear Colleagues,

I am writing to invite you to a Members’ Breakfast Briefing with myself and Jude Hilary, Co-Head of the Centre for Policy and Practice at the National Foundation for Educational Research, as a new year begins. This is open to all individual members of our National CEO, Operations Leaders, and Education Leaders’ networks.

I will be covering some of the potential big themes and what to expect in 2026, and also how your membership with Forum Strategy will support you. We’ll cover some hot topics for trust leaders and also hear colleagues’ perspectives on what might lay ahead. It’s an opportunity to take stock together before the year begins in earnest.

I’m also really pleased that Jude will cover his and his team’s five year project – The Skills Imperative 2035, which has just concluded and has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation. I believe this is a defining report for the sector and all of us committed to giving the next generation the best preparation and support possible to lead fulfilling lives in a rapidly changing world. Whether you are shaping the curriculum, or considering the workforce shifts of the coming years, this will be an invaluable insight.

I and the team look forward to seeing many of you there (please note that all members will receive a direct invite to this event. If you have not received your invite please email events@forumstrategy.org)

Michael Pain

Founder

Forum Strategy