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What sets high-performing trusts apart – and how can others apply the same strategies to drive sustainable improvement?

Join Edurio for a virtual, half-day event designed specifically for academy trust CEOs, COOs, HR Directors, and Directors of Education. This conference brings together insights from Edurio’s research and award-winning trusts to explore the practical approaches that drive staff wellbeing, pupil engagement, and organisational success.

On the agenda:

Session 1 – The DNA of High-Performing Trusts

10:00 – 10:30

An opening look at the defining characteristics of high-performing multi-academy trusts. This session explores what it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and sustained impact across a diverse trust landscape.

Session 2 – Balancing Staff Workload and Strategic Value

10:30 – 11:30

How can trusts support staff wellbeing while maintaining high standards and strategic ambition? This session uncovers practical approaches to managing workload and aligning operations with long-term trust goals.

Session 3 – Pupil and Parental Voice in Trust Strategy

11:30 – 12:30

Trusts that listen deeply to their pupils and parents are better positioned to drive meaningful change. This session explores how stakeholder feedback can shape everything from classroom practice to central strategy.

Session 4 – Becoming a Trust of Choice for Staff

12:30 – 1:30

Attracting and retaining great staff starts with a strong culture. This session looks at how trusts build environments where people want to work – and stay – through leadership, opportunity, and trust-wide alignment.

Session 5 – Using Feedback for Strategic Impact

1:30 – 2:00

Feedback isn’t just about reflection – it’s a tool for action. This final session demonstrates how stakeholder insights are being used to inform trust strategy, drive improvement, and strengthen decision-making.