As we excitingly announced last month, we have launched our Edurio customer awards programme! This brand-new initiative recognises the incredible work taking place in schools and trusts across the country. Based on our national survey data from the previous academic year (2023/24), we will highlight the top 10 trusts in various categories each month.

This month, we’re thrilled to present our Trust Value Award. The trusts recognised have excelled in creating environments where staff feel confident in the value of being part of the trust. To determine this, we looked at responses to the questions within our Trust Perception module. We compared these responses at a trust level across all the trusts that included this module in their Edurio Staff Experience and Wellbeing Survey. 

Creating environments where staff feel confident in the value of being part of the trust

Trust Perception is one of the least positive modules across the Edurio data set and is one we are keen to explore even further in our upcoming Report; Changing Trust Perceptions, which explores trends over time on a national level. For this award, we looked at how clear trust visions and values were perceived, how well staff felt like part of a trust community and how beneficial staff perceived being part of a trust. We also took into consideration elements of general job satisfaction.

Here’s a testimonial from Ernest Jenavs, our CEO:

Meet the Top 10 Finalists

We are proud to announce the following top 10 finalists for the Trust Value Award (in alphabetical order):

• Cirrus Primary Academy Trust
• Dixons Academies Trust
• Infinity Academies Trust
• LEO Academy Trust 
• Oak Learning Partnership
• Great Schools Trust 
• The Pinnacle Learning Trust
• The Rose Learning Trust
• Trinity Multi-Academy Trust 
• Windsor Academy Trust 

Congratulations to all our awarded innovative trusts! Your achievements in creating environments where staff feel confident in the value of being part of the trust are to be commended.

Our New National Report and Best Practice Guide

The upcoming report, Changing Trust Perceptions: How School Staff Perceptions of Multi-Academy Trust Leadership Have Changed 2019-2024, offers valuable insights into evolving attitudes towards multi-academy trusts. Key highlights include:

• National Data Analysis: This report examines how perceptions have shifted over time across the country, providing a comprehensive overview for trust leaders.

We encourage you to access this report to gain a deeper understanding of these trends and their implications for trust leadership.

A guide on the same topic will follow this report. Thriving Trust Communities: Best Practice Guide focuses on how trusts can build and nurture collaborative communities. This guide will feature:

• Interviews with Top Trusts: Insights from the top 10 trusts in the country, showcasing their strategies and successes.
• Practical Steps for Leaders: Discussions on actionable steps that trust leaders can take to enhance their positive impact on local communities.

Using our national data as a foundation, we aim to foster conversations about best practices in trust leadership.

Together, let’s foster an environment where everyone can thrive and feel a part of a strong educational community!