1. The Trust Network
A network for all independently run, state-funded schools offering support to help you maintain safe, warm & dry buildings.

2. Agenda 10:00 – 10:30 Refreshments | networking All 10:30 – 10:40
Welcome and introductions
James Miller Andrew Redmond
Matt Isherwood
10:40 – 10:55
The Trust Network – the journey so far and future of the network
10:55 – 11:25
EFA briefing update
Catherine Jenkins (Southern event)/ Simon Lindsay (Midlands event)
11:25 – 11:55
DfE Schools Commercial Team - update on schools procurement efficiency projects
Stephen Archer 
11:55 – 12:25
Anthony Collins | Community use of trust facilities – opportunities for income generation and social transformation
Chris Whittington/Dominic Curran
12:25 – 12:30
Introduction and overview of topics for discussion over lunch
James Miller
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch | networking
Discussion topics
Health and Safety training programmes
Lettings
Operational Training
13: :45
Feedback from lunch discussion topics
13:45 – 14:15 
HSE update (HSE services and support)
Lisa Skinner
14:15 – 14:45
NASBM | Professional development of Operational Staff in Academies
Stephen Morales
14:45 – 15:00
Plenary
15:00-15:15
Conclusion of the day and planning for next meeting

4. Purpose & Aim
The group
Exists to provide members with an opportunity to share best practice, exchange knowledge and, where needed, form a single voice to discuss issues or concerns with the EFA/DfE or national agencies
Exists to provide members with opportunities to explore how to develop effective, efficient and economically sustainable systems that maintain and develop building estates that enhance teaching and learning
Is supplier agnostic
Is independently run/managed by its members for its members

5. The journey so far…..
87 academy trusts presently part of the network

6. The journey so far…..
Our group represents academies

7. 5-year Vision All independently run state-funded trusts to:
Have a clear vision of building liability and responsibility
Embed a strategy for estates management and life cycling
Have sight of national/regional procurement opportunities
Have opportunities to share and embrace best practice
The network to be a nationally recognised body:
Forming a single voice on important matters with EFA/DfE and local authorities
Working with national/regional procurement bodies to affect change for members
Regional/national workshops, online communication
New regional workshops (Midland/South)
New website

8. Running the network Steering group: Cate Johnstone, Administration:
James Miller (National Director of Estates and Technology, Ormiston Academies Trust)
Andrew Redmond (Director of Estates, Academies Enterprise Trust)
Matt Isherwood (Director of Estates, Brooke Weston Trust)
Simon Lindsay (Stakeholder Lead, EFA Capital Efficiency and Systems Support)
Catherine Jenkins (Head of EFA Capital Efficiency and Systems Support)
Cate Johnstone, Administration:
Maintaining and increasing membership
Managing the web-based forum (and developing the new website)
Preparing for and managing the member events
Organising presence at national shows (securing sponsorship)
Collecting and sharing good practice

9. Membership Open to all independently run state-funded schools
Academies
Free schools
UTCs
Studio schools
And other

10. Topics of network support
The network will focus support on:
H&S and CDM
Statutory compliance
Building lifecycle modelling
Procurement – buying goods and services
Technical support – QS, architect, surveying etc.
ICT consultancy/support

11. Networking Members will have access to: Website Blog/online forum
Online materials – best practice documents
Opportunities to form a single voice on important topics
Annual network meeting – regional OR national

12. Terms and Conditions | Membership
What must members do?
Regularly attend meetings and contribute to the discussions
Members will be active and share best practice
Disseminate information within their sponsors trust
Champion the meetings and make “connections” between people, groups and projects thus creating opportunities for collaboration but also raising the visibility of the group
Bring their knowledge to group meetings encouraging the sharing of best practice
Make recommendations for future meetings and workshops
Members of the group must be employees of a sponsor body and can NOT be a representative from an consultancy or building supplier
Forum members will offer to host the meetings giving opportunity to share best practice regionally
For the avoidance of doubt, members will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred for attendance at meetings or for work undertaken on behalf of the group
Promote membership as a CPD opportunities
Members can use the TTN logo on their signature

13. Website – thetrustnetwork.org.uk

15. New Online Forum
‘MAT Capital Funding Network’ Yammer site has now closed down
New ‘TTN’ Branded Yammer forum set up
All members of the old site have received an invitation to join
To request to join visit

16. Network next steps… National conference in first half of 2017
Raise profile of the group – link with RSC’s
Build in the outcomes of midland/south regional forums
Plan for 2 forums in 2017
Plan for presence at national show