Alice Gregson
@alicegregson.bsky.social
CEO of Forum Strategy UK - a national membership organisation for academy trust leaders. Warm, friendly professional. Respect & integrity always. All views my own.
We often talk about the importance of belonging, stability & supportive learning environments for our young people & communities but where is that space for us as leaders in education? How can we lead by example?
Join us at Forum Strategy: forumstrategy.org/about/
Join us at Forum Strategy: forumstrategy.org/about/
February 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We often talk about the importance of belonging, stability & supportive learning environments for our young people & communities but where is that space for us as leaders in education? How can we lead by example?
Join us at Forum Strategy: forumstrategy.org/about/
Join us at Forum Strategy: forumstrategy.org/about/
CPD Leaders' Forum input this AM focused on building contextual wisdom for thriving trusts. Putting this into practice with visits to Andy Moorcroft (The Challenge Academy Trust) & Annette Williams (The Weaver Trust) for thoughtful discussions #LearnersMindset #MeaningfulEngagement
February 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
CPD Leaders' Forum input this AM focused on building contextual wisdom for thriving trusts. Putting this into practice with visits to Andy Moorcroft (The Challenge Academy Trust) & Annette Williams (The Weaver Trust) for thoughtful discussions #LearnersMindset #MeaningfulEngagement
Our partners at Wesleyan have written this excellent article for network members which will be complemented by a breakfast briefing online tomorrow. Supporting financial wellbeing is an important but often overlooked element of taking care of our staff: forumstrategy.org/how-financia...
January 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our partners at Wesleyan have written this excellent article for network members which will be complemented by a breakfast briefing online tomorrow. Supporting financial wellbeing is an important but often overlooked element of taking care of our staff: forumstrategy.org/how-financia...
In June, @forumstrategy.bsky.social hold our 4th national symposium focusing this time on one year under a new govt; what this has meant so far for the sector & what will come next. Vital time with peers, in an expertly facilitated environment. Find out more: forumstrategy.org/national-tru...
January 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In June, @forumstrategy.bsky.social hold our 4th national symposium focusing this time on one year under a new govt; what this has meant so far for the sector & what will come next. Vital time with peers, in an expertly facilitated environment. Find out more: forumstrategy.org/national-tru...
First trust visit of 2025 was in the rural area of Hereford at the Heart of Mercia MAT. Such a warm welcome from Peter & the team & so much to discuss - including the distinctiveness of rural schools & post-16 provision, social mobility, & much more. Thank you for the invite 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
First trust visit of 2025 was in the rural area of Hereford at the Heart of Mercia MAT. Such a warm welcome from Peter & the team & so much to discuss - including the distinctiveness of rural schools & post-16 provision, social mobility, & much more. Thank you for the invite 🙏
I love the transformation the icy conditions bring, it makes for stunning scenery & for me personally, a greater desire to be outdoors & appreciate the beauty of nature ❄️💙
January 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I love the transformation the icy conditions bring, it makes for stunning scenery & for me personally, a greater desire to be outdoors & appreciate the beauty of nature ❄️💙
Reflecting on the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill, I see some of the sentiment behind it, but there's a lack of clarity & overall vision from govt that should underpin it. Trust & school leaders will no doubt find their own way & opportunities despite this - as they always do...
January 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reflecting on the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill, I see some of the sentiment behind it, but there's a lack of clarity & overall vision from govt that should underpin it. Trust & school leaders will no doubt find their own way & opportunities despite this - as they always do...
A few thoughts & questions for 2025 in a changed & changing landscape for trust leaders: forumstrategy.org/new-year-blog-…
✅️ Collaboration ❌️ Competition
⚖️ Balancing innovation & continuity
📈 Demonstrating the positive impact & potential of trusts
🌱 Growing leaders
And more...
✅️ Collaboration ❌️ Competition
⚖️ Balancing innovation & continuity
📈 Demonstrating the positive impact & potential of trusts
🌱 Growing leaders
And more...
December 30, 2024 at 11:39 AM
A few thoughts & questions for 2025 in a changed & changing landscape for trust leaders: forumstrategy.org/new-year-blog-…
✅️ Collaboration ❌️ Competition
⚖️ Balancing innovation & continuity
📈 Demonstrating the positive impact & potential of trusts
🌱 Growing leaders
And more...
✅️ Collaboration ❌️ Competition
⚖️ Balancing innovation & continuity
📈 Demonstrating the positive impact & potential of trusts
🌱 Growing leaders
And more...
I'm not interested in those who shout loudest, those tagged in every post or those who attend the opening of an envelope. The people I admire most, work hard for others, often doing so without the recognition or thanks they deserve but they do it anyway, it's who they are. #ISeeYou #ThankYou
December 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
A great session this a.m alongside children's mental health charity Place2Be exploring how we can work more closely with parents & carers to support children's mental health. Some incredible support on offer & thank you to our trust leaders who shared their work & stories too 🙏
November 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM
A great session this a.m alongside children's mental health charity Place2Be exploring how we can work more closely with parents & carers to support children's mental health. Some incredible support on offer & thank you to our trust leaders who shared their work & stories too 🙏
Last week we had an excellent session with Natalie Packer on SEND leadership across trusts - we have now made the video from the session available to Forum Strategy members to catch up on in their own time: forumstrategy.org/working-beyo...
November 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Last week we had an excellent session with Natalie Packer on SEND leadership across trusts - we have now made the video from the session available to Forum Strategy members to catch up on in their own time: forumstrategy.org/working-beyo...
I decided to get back on Blue Sky as a supposedly nicer place then greeted with this 🤢👇 My account is a professional one - I don't welcome this kind of messaging. Friendly messages within clear boundaries totally welcome though!
November 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM
I decided to get back on Blue Sky as a supposedly nicer place then greeted with this 🤢👇 My account is a professional one - I don't welcome this kind of messaging. Friendly messages within clear boundaries totally welcome though!
What a day! Proud to have shared a room with such a brilliant network, shared a stage with such incredible speakers, & shared the satisfaction of a great day with a wonderful team 🙏 Days like this make me realise how special this network & work really is #ProudCEO
September 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
What a day! Proud to have shared a room with such a brilliant network, shared a stage with such incredible speakers, & shared the satisfaction of a great day with a wonderful team 🙏 Days like this make me realise how special this network & work really is #ProudCEO
Just over 2 weeks until our 7th national CEO conference. With so much already happening in this new academic year, this is the place to step away to fully digest, reflect & connect as CEOs. I've had great calls with our contributors & this will be an incredible day! forumstrategy.org/national-tru...
September 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Just over 2 weeks until our 7th national CEO conference. With so much already happening in this new academic year, this is the place to step away to fully digest, reflect & connect as CEOs. I've had great calls with our contributors & this will be an incredible day! forumstrategy.org/national-tru...
They say you can tell a lot about a person by their book shelf...Here's what's on my top shelf. I wonder what it says about me? 🤔 #LoveToRead
August 30, 2024 at 11:28 AM
They say you can tell a lot about a person by their book shelf...Here's what's on my top shelf. I wonder what it says about me? 🤔 #LoveToRead
As we are about to embark upon a new academic year, #TrustLeaders may be thinking about CPD. Our three national networks offer connection, high-quality content & access to leading edu & cross-sector thinking. Our members had this to say 👇 forumstrategy.org/our-networks/
August 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM
As we are about to embark upon a new academic year, #TrustLeaders may be thinking about CPD. Our three national networks offer connection, high-quality content & access to leading edu & cross-sector thinking. Our members had this to say 👇 forumstrategy.org/our-networks/
Forum Strategy network members receive a fortnightly funding and grants briefing. Apply to become a member and maximise your trust's funding opportunities forumstrategy.org/our-networks/
August 26, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Forum Strategy network members receive a fortnightly funding and grants briefing. Apply to become a member and maximise your trust's funding opportunities forumstrategy.org/our-networks/
How can the trust model help us to retain great staff?
This members' event will feature inputs from Lisa Fathers, Cori Bateman & Ben Gibbs; and we'll launch a new paper from this year's CEO #systemleadership professional learning community on system level retention
forumstrategy.org/event/changi...
This members' event will feature inputs from Lisa Fathers, Cori Bateman & Ben Gibbs; and we'll launch a new paper from this year's CEO #systemleadership professional learning community on system level retention
forumstrategy.org/event/changi...
August 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
How can the trust model help us to retain great staff?
This members' event will feature inputs from Lisa Fathers, Cori Bateman & Ben Gibbs; and we'll launch a new paper from this year's CEO #systemleadership professional learning community on system level retention
forumstrategy.org/event/changi...
This members' event will feature inputs from Lisa Fathers, Cori Bateman & Ben Gibbs; and we'll launch a new paper from this year's CEO #systemleadership professional learning community on system level retention
forumstrategy.org/event/changi...
Starting a new academic year, Katie Whirledge from Papillon Communications reflects on how #trustleaders can communicate effectively with all stakeholders during times of crisis and challenge.
Take a look at her 10 hints & tips here: forumstrategy.org/starting-a-n...
#PaidPartnerships
Take a look at her 10 hints & tips here: forumstrategy.org/starting-a-n...
#PaidPartnerships
August 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Starting a new academic year, Katie Whirledge from Papillon Communications reflects on how #trustleaders can communicate effectively with all stakeholders during times of crisis and challenge.
Take a look at her 10 hints & tips here: forumstrategy.org/starting-a-n...
#PaidPartnerships
Take a look at her 10 hints & tips here: forumstrategy.org/starting-a-n...
#PaidPartnerships