In this series of thinkpieces, we introduce and explore the concept of a ‘Thriving Trust’. Our first thinkpiece began to define what it means to be a thriving trust through six principles drawn from the #BeingTheCEO framework. In this second thinkpiece, we hear from two highly credible, experienced former trust leaders – David Horn and Charlie Tebbutt, former CEO & COO of the Beckfoot Trust & Forum Strategy Associates – who explore the concept of thriving trusts and the six key principles in more detail, sharing their insight and experience of applying these in practice across a trust.

The MAT Partnership Programme
The MAT Partnership Programme brings academy trusts together to support and learn from each other through the power of facilitated, strategic peer to peer review. The programme has been developed and is delivered by the Education Development Trust, drawing on their...