What does being a pathfinder involve?
Pathfinder schools will lead the way on Trust schools, helping us to test and simplify the process for acquiring a Trust by working closely with the Department as they: Identify partners and agree how the Trust will be organised Work with partners to develop and agree a shared vision and aims Engage other stakeholders, including the local authority and parents Agree how the Trust will help the school(s) and whether it will appoint the minority or majority of governors Test and refine a practical toolkit. Pathfinder schools will also develop and help spread good practice. They will provide practical examples of what Trusts can offer and show other schools how they might benefit from acquiring a Trust. We may want to use the school as a case study in publicity materials or ask members of the leadership team to get involved in seminars and conferences promoting Trust status.
