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Forum Strategy
@ForumStrategyUK
A decade+ trusted in strategy and leadership development for education CEOs, execs & boards. We run national CEO & Exec Networks & the #BeingTheCEO programme
Southwell, UK
Joined May 2010
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    Schools won’t be closed. They’ll be teaching remotely, teaching vulnerable and key workers on site, and still preparing for testing etc. Leaders & teachers everywhere will now be working harder, not closing! Let’s not use the word ‘closed’ any longer.
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    “We call on DfE to postpone the KS2 SATs in May, with a view to these taking place later in the term, if at all this year. We also ask for contingency plans around GCSE and A-levels to be made clear before the Easter break and abolition of league tables in 2020.” Michael Pain.
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    Congratulations to those designated as teaching school hubs. You now have a great opportunity & responsibility to shape the future of school leader & teacher development. Important also to acknowledge the legacy of former teaching schools & their work over the last 10 yrs. 🙏
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    Quiet leadership is enough. Quiet leadership is making the difference. Doing what is possible, within your circle of influence & competence, is all you can do. Then rest, stay positive, and show others it’s OK not to be a hero. A healthy leader is a present leader. #TrustLeaders
    6 tips for CEOs 1. Get some rest! 2. Consider what you can control & what you can’t; avoid what you can’t 3. Ignore the ‘noise’ 4. Focus on what’s next; the big picture 5. Stay positive &ask for help 6. Tell this to your team! #BeingTheCEO #TrustLeaders forumstrategy.org/6-tips-for-bei…
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    “Around 150 Ofsted inspectors have offered to house vulnerable children unable to stay in foster homes because they are at risk of contracting coronavirus. The watchdog is working with local authorities to help match qualified personnel with children...” Well done @Ofstednews 👏
    Ofsted asked staff in March if they would be 'willing to support the wider coronavirus effort', offering emergency foster care is an option telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/1…
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    A big day for Forum Strategy news We're pleased to share that Sir Steve Lancashire @stevereach2 will Chair the @ForumStrategyUK National #TrustLeaders CEO network from May 2022. Sir Steve will join initially on secondment from REAch2, becoming a Forum Associate from September.
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    MEMBERS' RESOURCE "We can't let ourselves off the hook because DfE says this, Ofsted says that... we need to think beyond it" Our latest #CEOsInConversation features an extensive interview with @JonnyUttley, CEO @TEAL_Trust. It'll be shared (in full) with our members on Friday
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    Let us be amongst the first to congratulate @LeoraCruddas on her OBE, which reflects the commitment and service she and CST have given to the system in recent years, especially for trusts and trust leaders. Many congratulations, Leora. Well deserved!
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    “Today’s news on schools potentially reopening in early March is information to be aware of; nothing more, nothing less. Try to observe these developments, but not to be consumed by or fixed on them. Stay focused on what is known and what’s inside your circle of control.” MP
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    “There is a moment, after all the discussion is had and advice given, when it all comes down to intuition or ‘gut’. This is the moment when leadership truly happens and decisions finally made, for good or ill. These are defining moments, and they come to all CEOs.” #BeingTheCEO
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    Many of you will not have had a proper break since Boxing Day. It’s been a demanding time. Much of what you’ve done as CEOs & COOs is behind the scenes & without recognition. That’s leadership! So, as you will be busy thanking your teams today, we want to say THANK YOU, to you!
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    A wonderful opportunity to celebrate a great leader. Our founder Michael Pain takes an opportunity to thank @JayneFosterEth1 as she receives this year's #TrustLeaders Special Recognition Award. Jayne was also one of the very first CEOs to take part in the #BeingTheCEO programme.
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    "I'm hearing great stuff today about how many trusts & central teams are supporting their heads during uncertain times. With little guidance, trusts are supporting one another, & drawing on central expertise -HR, estates, health & safety, tech- to support schools." Michael Pain👏
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    Nothing to see yet. We advise all #TrustLeaders to wait for the official announcements. 48 hours is a long time in politics right now. Please enjoy your break and avoid the noise! #rest #recharge #reenergise