A Guide for Schools

This guide helps school leaders understand how LLT partners with schools to improve outcomes, enhance leadership capacity and deliver operational excellence through a tailored support model.

Why partner with LLT
• Proven school improvement expertise
• Stronger leadership and governance
• Robust support for HR, finance and estates
• Collaborative network and shared best practice
• High-quality CPDL and clear career pathways

Our support approach
• Sharp diagnostic to identify priorities
• Tailored improvement plan with milestones
• Specialist advisers for curriculum, SEND and data
• Coaching for leaders at every level
• Operational support that protects leader time

Governance and accountability
• Clear governance model and roles
• Local committees rooted in each community
• Trust Board oversight of performance and finance
• Transparent reporting against agreed KPIs
• Culture of continuous improvement and challenge

What to expect during transition
• Structured onboarding and named contacts
• Due diligence that pinpoints strengths and risks
• Support with legal, HR and finance transfer
• Policy and systems alignment while retaining identity
• Immediate leadership support and clear staff communication

How we measure success
• Pupil progress and attainment
• Quality of teaching and curriculum
• Leadership and governance strength
• Attendance, inclusion and behaviour
• Staff retention and CPDL engagement
• Financial sustainability and resource use