OUR NETWORKS
#TrustLeaders CEO Network
Bringing CEOs from across the education sector together
Connect
Join our community of CEOs, which shares ideas thoughts and knowledge, contributing to a sector that thrives
Informed
We provide our members with expertise and insights through timely & relevant events and weekly briefings
Independent
As an independent organisation we are fully committed to the interests and needs of our members.
What is the #TrustLeaders CEO network?
Forum Strategy’s CEO network has now been running for several years, and has grown to become the leading network of education sector CEOs in the country. The network is chaired by Sir Steve Lancashire, Forum Strategy associate as well as founder and former CEO of REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the largest primary academy trusts in England. Our national #TrustLeaders events have attracted contributions from a former Prime Minister, to international academics and thinkers on executive leadership, and leading CEOs from across a wide range of sectors – including health, charities, and business. The network is independent and committed to the very highest standards of cross-sector, peer to peer learning for CEOs.
The most sensible, outward-looking, decent, people-centred network going. A group of people who want to make the system better for young people and the communities we serve. And who do it in a calm and measured way. I can not recommend highly enough
I couldn’t recommend #TrustLeaders any more highly! I love being part of such a supportive network.
Highly recommend all #TrustLeaders join Forum Strategy.
I was fortunate to join the NW Network from the start 5 years ago & don’t know where I or Focus Trust would be without it. We’ve learned so much & met so many great people #partnershipswithpurpose
National #TrustLeaders CEO network
For Academy Trust CEOs- Termly online events, and two face to face events per year. CEOs can bring one guest to each online network session; the two face to face events includes our annual CEO national conference and the national #TrustLeaders symposium (for all those with active membership at the time of the events running). More information below.
- The National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference (the next event will take place September 18th 2025 and open to CEO network members with active memberships on 18th September 2025);
- The National #TrustLeaders Symposium (the forth running of this now annual event takes place in June (5th June 2025) and is open to CEO, COO and Education Executive members with active memberships on the date of the event)
- Access to our regular online Members’ Breakfast briefings and masterclasses;
- Access to the members’ section of the Forum Strategy website, containing dozens of resources – including videos, think pieces, and articles – for CEOs and executive leaders in the education sector
- A half-termly complimentary online briefing on key strategic developments for Chairs of Trusts. The attending Chair must have a CEO and/or COO or Education Executive who is a member of the respective network in order to attend;
- A complimentary individual subscription to our weekly strategy and intelligence email briefing and our fortnightly funding and grants briefings. Please note that briefings are strictly for the individual recipient only and are usually sent during ‘term time’ only.
- Exclusive opportunity for #TrustLeaders members only to access our consultancy expertise for trust board visioning and strategy days; board development training; and executive coaching offers. Please note this provision is subject to availability and is not included in the price of membership, but subject to separate pricing. This specific consultancy offer is not available to non-members.
- All of our networks run continuously throughout the year and you can apply at any time to join. Your 12 month membership will begin on confirmation of your successful application.
National #TrustLeaders CEO network
For Education Charity CEOs- Termly online events, and two face to face events per year. CEOs can bring one guest to each online network session; the two face to face events includes our annual CEO national conference and the national #TrustLeaders symposium (for all those with active membership at the time of the events running). More information below.
- The National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference (this will take place September 18th 2025 and open to CEO network members with active memberships on 18th September 2025);
- The National #TrustLeaders Symposium (the forth running of this now annual event takes place in June (5th June 2025) and is open to CEO, COO and Education Executive members with active memberships on the date of the event)
- Access to our regular online Members’ Breakfast briefings and masterclasses;
- Access to the members’ section of the Forum Strategy website, containing dozens of resources – including videos, think pieces, and articles – for CEOs and executive leaders in the education sector
- A half-termly complimentary online briefing on key strategic developments for Chairs of Trusts. The attending Chair must have a CEO and/or COO or Education Executive who is a member of the respective network in order to attend;
- A complimentary individual subscription to our weekly strategy and intelligence email briefing and our fortnightly funding and grants briefings. Please note that briefings are strictly for the individual recipient only and are usually sent during ‘term time’ only.
- Exclusive opportunity for #TrustLeaders members only to access our consultancy expertise for trust board visioning and strategy days; board development training; and executive coaching offers. Please note this provision is subject to availability and is not included in the price of membership, but subject to separate pricing. This specific consultancy offer is not available to non-members.
- All of our networks run continuously throughout the year and you can apply at any time to join. Your 12 month membership will begin on confirmation of your successful application.