Our Operational Offer
Alongside school improvement work, we recognise the need for schools to have access to the right operational expertise and knowledge to enable headteachers to focus on the vital work of driving education standards and experiences.
That is why we continually devolve more income to the schools as the Trust grows, using the Trust’s central fund to provide:
- Full financial support – budget preparation & ongoing monitoring, monthly reporting, statutory accounts and returns (BFR, AAR etc)
- HR advice
- Procurement
- Estates management – working towards net zero and assisting in priority areas of improvement
- ICT strategy implementation
- Management of staff wellbeing programme and funding
- Monitoring of Trust risks – audit committee, internal scrutiny programme, risk register
- Staff development – sessions delivered to upskill support staff
- Governor Training
Leadership Development - Our Model
At Leading Learners MAT, our Leadership Framework, developed in partnership with Enabling Leaders, is central to the transformation we are driving across our schools. It is designed to nurture a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, equipping leaders with the skills, mindset, and behaviours to make a lasting difference.
By embedding these leadership behaviours, we create a high-performing and supportive environment where leaders are encouraged to grow, take bold decisions, and lead with purpose. This framework promotes reflective practice and ensures that every leader is focused not only on their own development but also on contributing to the collective success of our schools.
Through this approach, Leading Learners MAT is committed to fostering leadership that consistently drives positive outcomes for students and strengthens our educational community.