Choosing to join a Trust now puts the decision-making power in your hands. You can investigate a range of organisations and ensure that their approach, ethos and values match yours.

Some schools may be able to sustain themselves financially without partnering with others. They may not run the risk of one year's set of results resulting in them being told which Trust to join.

However, most of us need the collective strength and resilience that comes from working together. And we can all benefit from sharing our expertise and learning.