The Co-Operative Trust

Who are BSSCT?
Birmingham Special Schools Co-operative Trust was formed in November 2018 and is a group of special schools that subscribe to the values of:
• Trust
• Confidentiality
• Open and honest discussion
• An appreciation of how actions can impinge upon others
• A focus upon the working of the Trust as a collaborative rather than at individual school level
The aim of the Trust is to:
• Advance the education of the learners of the schools
• Advance the education of other members of the community; and
• Otherwise benefit the community.
How do we do this?
• Sharing good practice
• Leadership development CPD
• Collaborative work between the schools
• Network meetings
Our Schools
Birmingham Special Schools’ Co-operative Trust currently consists of 6 local authority maintained special schools and a partner special academy. The Headteachers of the Trust meet together each half term to ensure effective collaboration.