Models and partnerships

Explore different models of organisation, collaboration and partnerships that are developing in light of changes to the way schools are led and managed. There is no ‘right’ way – it is for leaders and governors to work with stakeholders to shape the right approach for their context, drawing on information about what is possible and learning from other schools.

What are new models and partnerships?
Current and emerging models and partnerships and their structures.
Models and partnerships case studies
Latest case studies featuring schools and academies that are implementing different models of leadership to suit their context and circumstances.
The National College's work on models and partnerships
Outline of our work on models and partnerships.
Why change your leadership structure?
Common drivers which cause schools to re-examine their existing models.
Creating your model of leadership
Advice, resources and toolkits that will help you identify which model is right for you.
Models and partnerships training events
Exchanging knowledge and practice about new models of leadership.
Here to help you – College associates for models and partnerships
Contact us for help to choose the right model for your context.
Frequently asked questions about models and partnerships
Find answers to questions that have been drawn from school leaders and consultants working in the area of new models of leadership.

Publications

New models of leadership for faith schools in the North East: case studies
Case studies of faith schools in the North East that have established new models of leadership
A study of the impact of school federation on student outcomes: case studies
Five case studies looking at the impact of school federation on student outcomes
A study of the impact of school federation on student outcomes
This research demonstrates that 'performance federations' - consisting of two or more schools, some of which are low performing and others high performing - have the strongest impact on outcomes for pupils
Introduction to models and partnerships
A brief guide to 21st Century school leadership and partnerships
The opportunties and challenges of all-through leadership
What are the skills and behaviours required of leaders who work in work all-through settings? This report raises issues and concerns of leaders in this specific school context

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Case studies

Sandy Hill Primary School: Converting to academy status
Case study examining the challenges faced by a primary school when converting to an academy.
Building faith school collaborations
St Gregoryâs Catholic College in Bath is working to improve standards and build leadership capacity at local schools
Establishing a community interest company to improve access to learning
Case study about a not-for-profit community company that was set up as a result of a collaboration between 13 schools and colleges
Conversion to academy trust status
Case study about a rural school's conversion to academy trust status
Wilkie College: using trust status to strengthen local provision
Case study looking at Wilkie College and the School Partnership Trust to which it belongs - the trust is strongly focused on the community role of schools and uses its status to formalise partnerships between schools and other public sector organisations

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Articles

Frequently asked questions about federations
Find answers to questions frequently asked about federations by those interested in different models of school leadership.
Why change your leadership structure?
National College resources that detail the five common drivers which, combined or in isolation, cause schools to re-examine their existing leadership models.
Creating your own model
National College resources: if you're considering a new model of leadership for your school, the National College can provide a range of advice, resources and toolkits that will help you identify which model is right for you.
Latest models of leadership case studies: A-Z
A-Z list of new case studies of schools and academies that are implementing different models of leadership to suit their context and circumstances
Models and partnerships training events
Events, online discussions and contact details for National College models of leadership consultants.