What we’ve learnt (so far)
Over the last few years, we have worked with 50+ school clusters across the country—from Teeside in the North East to Newquay in the South West—and, although it is early days for many partners, new models and signs of deeper integration into communities are starting to emerge.
How Palladian Academy Trust is strengthening school-family relationships by listening deeply
Palladian Academy Trust’s journey shows what cradle-to-career coherence can look like in practice: governors leading local listening, staff championing family engagement, and leaders acting on what they hear. The result is a shift from school-centric improvement to family-centred partnership—creating the conditions for every child to thrive.
How Holyrood Academy is bridging gaps and building futures in Chard
Holyrood Academy in Chard, Somerset, is demonstrating how schools can play a vital role in developing a joined-up, local response to improve children’s outcomes.