Lessons for higher education institutions from the establishment of the Schools Partnership Trust in Leeds (Garforth) and its future development

Abstract

"This report identifies strengths and challenges for the Garforth School Partnership Trust (SPT) in Leeds of having Leeds Trinity University College as the Higher Education (HE) external partner and trustee related to governance, strategic planning, curriculum and learner support. It outlines the rationale behind the model of trust school designed by the Garforth SPT – the first Pathfinder for school trusts – and the development of the partnership relationships. The report evaluates the successes of the HE and SPT partnership to date in relation to the SPT’s stated aims and objectives and explores the ongoing developments into sponsorship of academies. This report is based on a study carried out with the involvement of Leeds Trinity, SPT trustees, school leaders and other key stakeholders" - page 2