ABOUT
About us
Supporting academy trust executive leaders to plan, grow and thrive…
A very warm welcome to Forum Strategy. Since our inception in 2013, we have proudly served hundreds of executive leaders from multi-academy trusts through membership of our national networks for academy trust CEOs, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and Education Executives. Established as a membership organisation for trust CEOs, we have grown over recent years to also extend to specific networks for those who work closely with CEOs. When you successfully apply to become a member of Forum Strategy you benefit from a large network of your peers; access to the latest developments from within education and beyond through regular briefing; a huge range of timely, relevant online resources (including articles, podcasts and videos); and some of the best in-person and online events you are likely to find in the education sector. Beyond our membership offer, we also offer a number of other services – including exceptionally high-quality executive coaching and mentoring; strategy consultancy; and other valuable opportunities to work with sector leaders and thinkers on key areas of interest for trusts and boards
As a leading strategy consultancy for the education sector, we work hard for our members to stay at the forefront of education and wider sector policy and practice advancements and remain a highly regarded centre for ongoing professional development and growth for executive leaders. Our values as an organisation are to remain independent, outward-facing and committed to seeking the highest quality of thinking and practice in doing so. Our team here at Forum come with a hugely diverse range of backgrounds from within education and sectors beyond, and our growing associate team are some of the most respected and highly experienced thinkers in their fields.
If you are already a member with us, we look forward to working with you further as we move ahead with exciting developments for our membership. If you are not yet a member, I hope you will join us and become an important part of this vibrant, diverse and highly engaged national network of academy trust leaders!
Alice Gregson
CEO
Our commitment
Improvement
Supporting improvement wherever possible
Informed
Staying informed on the key & emerging issues
Quality
Producing high quality research & communications
Integrity
Ensuring our integrity & maintaining client confidentiality at all times
Independent
As an independent organisation, we are firmly focused on our members and their needs
Responsive
Being responsive & professional in all that we do
We support and connect education leaders through our national networks, helping them excel and positively impact their communities and the young people they serve. Together, we strive for an education system within which everyone thrives
Our Why
At our core, we believe in creating a thriving education system where everyone—students, educators, and all stakeholders— feels heard, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. This belief drives everything we do.
We exist as an independent and values driven organisation in the sector, to empower and support the leaders at the helm of educational and charitable institutions — CEOs, COOs, and Education Executives. By connecting them with the resources, knowledge, and collaborative opportunities they need, we help them excel in their roles.
When these leaders thrive, they inspire and uplift their teams, their communities, and most importantly, the children and young people they serve. The ripple effect of their success contributes to an education system that truly thrives.
Connection
To create connection & belonging
Our number one ‘why’ is to provide a safe supportive & connected network where trust executive leaders can feel supported and heard. Fostering collaboration is key.
Wider Perspective
To offer a wider perspective to learn from
To create the best possible education system that we can, we must be open to learning from wider sectors and perspectives, particularly on shared challenges. We feed these perspectives in and ensure leaders’ time is spent listening to the most relevant and timely contributions.
Quality
To offer a place where quality comes first
We exist to provide top quality events, resources, thought leadership & expertise to the sector, helping to shape thinking and practice. Based on a deep understanding & knowledge of the CEO & trust executive roles.
Strategic Space
To create strategic space
Leadership roles in education are incredibly busy roles and although carving out proper time and space for development and strategy is a necessity, it can be hard to find. We create the space to commit to and plan in.