Joining The Two Counties Trust

If you are interested in joining our Trust a typical journey is:

1. Exploratory stage

The CEO and key leaders will meet with the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and Board members to discuss what you are looking for, what The Two Counties Trust can offer, and how we operate.

2. Due Diligence

Joining a Trust is a significant decision for both parties and we work collaboratively with prospective schools to undertake mutual due diligence. The Trust works alongside each school to understand their position in respect of all statutory and legal matters including but not exclusively estates, finance, employment, governance and the curriculum using an evidence and risk-based approach.

3. Agreement in principle

Once Due Diligence is completed, and both parties wish to progress, both issue a formal proposal, agreed by both Boards and the RSC to proceed with an agreement in principal and an outline timeline.

4. Legal

Both parties appoint a legal advisor to undertake all aspects of the legal transfer to include the Deed of Transfer, Land Transfer, Funding Agreements and TUPE compliance amongst others.

5. Final Approval

Once legal due diligence is completed both Boards will issue a final approval to proceed with the transfer and a timeline to progress.

6. Final project plan

The project plan will set out the transition process so that both parties are prepared and understand next steps. This will include system set up (finance, HR, ICT), payroll transfer, website development, materials for families and students up to and beyond the date of transfer. The Trust believes a carefully planned soft launch works well for all concerned.