Nova Networks

An established network of Senior Achievement Leaders that work collaboratively to support the co-construction of the Trust achievement strategy alongside a continual focus on improving learner attainment through the intelligent use of information and Trust experience. Our Achievement Network considers how all pillars of school improvement impact on overall outcomes and provides Leaders with the opportunity to harness the power of collaboration and collective efficacy to positively impact the outcomes of all Nova learners. These networks are a blend of in person and online sessions, determined by our Trust Achievement Calendar and provide opportunity for school visits and specialist input that strengthen the sharing of best practice to support all Trust schools in securing ‘transformational outcomes’ for all. 

Our cross-phase network collaborates to lead transformational attendance initiatives in alignment with our Trust strategy and inclusive attendance guidelines. This network prioritises the needs of our children, aiming to ensure that every student attends school every day. We offer both in-person and online sessions, providing training and networking opportunities for our Senior Attendance Leads and Attendance Officers/Administrators. Central to this network is our commitment to fostering inclusive cultures that support children to thrive in all our schools. 

Our secondary-specific network collaborates to lead transformational behaviour initiatives in alignment with our Trust strategy and guidelines. This network empowers leaders to champion the idea that everyone is a leader of behaviour. Leaders receive training and support to implement effective strategies, ensuring these practices are embedded in our schools through a partnership approach, rather than an "us and them" mentality. We offer both in-person and online sessions, providing training and networking opportunities for our Senior Leaders of Behaviour. 

The Careers Leaders Network collaborates across the trust to design and deliver a transformational careers education programme that equips all Nova students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to ensure they are aspirational and future ready. By integrating meaningful career pathways across the whole curriculum, these leaders foster ambition and aspiration and ensure that every student is empowered to make informed decisions about their future.

The Primary specific network focuses on how to develop inclusive provision for all so that every child is able to make strong progress in reading and writing, being ready for the next stage of education. The group is led by Dr Sarah Mosely who is an expert in this area and brings a wealth of experience, resources and research for schools to utilise. Collaboratively the group shapes the Nova Trust Reading and Writing aligned principles that will be enacted in all our schools. The use of technology and tools to engage all learners drive much of the work undertaken.

The is group of leaders are focussed on the roll out of 1:1 devices for KS2 in our Primary schools and use of iPads by teachers to enhance learning. They will work with representatives from Sync our delivery partner as well as Apple. Richard Anderton who has led on a similar initiative at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will support the group with ensuring there is consistency across a schools and that the ILP is delivering on intended outcomes.  

A termly meeting with Heads of KS5 to consider ways of supporting each other with the delivery of a transformational post-16 experience. The meetings are for discussion and sharing of good practice between post-16 centres, covering achievement, teaching and learning, personal development and effective recruitment into sixth form. The network aims to increase collaboration between sixth forms and look for ways to work smartly together to realise our overall aims. 

A dedicated network of secondary school librarians who meet regularly to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive innovation in library services, united in a shared mission to drive a transformational culture of reading across Nova secondary schools.

The Literacy Leaders Network collaborates across the trust to enhance literacy pedagogy and promote a culture of reading, developing reading resilience and comprehension and nurturing a love of reading for knowledge and pleasure. This network embeds literacy as a foundation for learning, empowering students to build confidence and mastery in reading. By championing a love of reading both in and beyond the classroom, these leaders drive academic success and instil a lifelong resilience and love of reading and learning.

A cross-phase network, working collaboratively to clarify and lead transformational PD provision through aspirational developments in our RSHE and subject curricula, Careers, Enrichment, Student Leadership and Social Action. This network considers the personal develop of our children from Early Years through to Post 16 to ensure true connectedness and progression at all stages. This network is committed to continually enhancing our trust’s transformational enrichment USP. 

This Primary Specific Group work with Jonathon Lear from Guerilla Education to develop curriculum design across all subjects in primary and at all phases. The focus is on how to ensure that strong practise can be shared and that the latest exemplary practice nationally and internationally can be woven into the local context of our schools. A strong focus on ensures children have clear progression in the curriculum offer alongside high-quality resources and assessment activities that test the depth of understanding.

A dynamic network of school leaders who collaborate, share best practices, and drive the continuous improvement of the quality of education in our secondary schools. Together, we are committed to planning ambitious and meaningful curricula and developing our teachers’ practice so that all students experience transformational teaching and learning that empowers then to excellent progress and thrive personally and academically.

Our cross-phase network collaborates to create transformational safeguarding and wellbeing cultures across all our schools, embodying that every child is everyone’s responsibility. The network is attended by Lead DSLs who bring a wealth of expertise and years of experience for all to share and learn from at every opportunity. The network is a highly supportive peer group whose overall aim is to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our children and families at every opportunity. We offer both in-person and online sessions, providing training and networking opportunities for our Lead Designated Safeguarding Leads, Headteachers, Senior Leaders and Governors.

This cross-trust network is a collaboration of forward-thinking subject leaders who embrace collaboration to exchange expertise and drive real transformation in students’ experiences of their curricula. Together our leaders develop aspirational curricula and refine teaching strategies to ensure impactful, high-quality teaching for all and excellent learning progress over time.

Our cross-phase network collaborates to create transformational cultures and provision for our pupils with SEN across all our schools. The network is attended by SENCOs who bring a wealth of expertise and years of experience for all to share and learn from at every opportunity. The network is a highly supportive and collaborative peer group, sharing best practice and experience at every opportunity, and supporting each other in navigating through a complex and ever-changing landscape but with the overall aim to always deliver the very best care, support and provision for our pupils and families.  We offer both in-person and online sessions, providing training and networking opportunities for our SENCOs, Headteachers, Senior Leaders and Governors.

A cross-phase network, working collaboratively to clarify and lead transformational School Business Management through the operational functions: People; Finance; IT; Data and Health, Safety and Estates. Core strands for collaboration and networking, CPD, policy and legislative updates, procedural changes and sharing best practice.

A network for school data managers, exam officers and other colleagues involved in overseeing and analysing data in the school MIS. The network serves as a collaborative platform where colleagues from our various schools that oversee data systems can connect, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments relating to the MIS, DfE data requirements and trust wide data initiatives. This network facilitates peer support, professional development, and the exchange of solutions for common challenges such as processing student data, aggregating exam results and checking data for census returns.

A collaboration of school data champions to collaborate to provide the very best infrastructure in how we own and manage our regulatory responsibility for GDPR.  Our network considers how we continue to improve the handling of our data linked to pupils and colleagues (staffing) in the most safe and secure way with the aim to lessen or remove the risk of data breaches.

The Finance Officers Network is designed to connect finance officers across the organisation. The network serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, focusing on the strategic and operational aspects of financial management. The network provides finance officers with opportunities to stay informed on policy and regulatory updates, share best practices, discuss challenges, and build consistency in financial processes. Whether you're an experienced finance officer or new to the role, the network offers a valuable space to engage with peers, enhance your professional skills, and contribute to the overall financial excellence of the organisation.

A network for school health & safety site leads, business managers and other colleagues responsible for managing and maintaining safe, compliant, and effective school environments.

This network serves as a collaborative platform where professionals across our schools can connect, share best practices, and stay informed on evolving regulations and trust-wide initiatives related to health, safety, and estate management.

It supports peer-to-peer learning, professional development, and the exchange of practical solutions to common challenges—such as ensuring statutory compliance, managing site maintenance, conducting risk assessments, overseeing capital projects, and fostering safe working and learning environments across our schools

A network for school IT Technicians and leaders that serves as a collaborative platform where IT staff from our various schools can connect, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest developments in educational technology. This network facilitates peer support, professional development, and the exchange of solutions for common challenges such as cybersecurity, device management, digital learning environments, and network infrastructure.