Join our Trust

We work in partnership with schools across Oxfordshire, united by a deep commitment to inclusion, ambition, and improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a growing special school Trust, we welcome confidential and exploratory conversations with schools considering whether joining The Gallery Trust is the right next step for their community. We understand that this is not simply a structural decision, but a values-driven one, focused on culture, relationships, and the future you want to build for your pupils and staff.

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Why School choose The Gallery Trust

Schools that join The Gallery Trust become part of a supportive, collaborative family, where people are known, listened to, and valued. We believe strongly in Belong, Believe, Achieve, with courage running through everything we do: the courage to advocate for children, to challenge barriers, and to keep improving together.

Our schools benefit from a strong shared services model, providing leaders with access to high-quality central expertise while protecting each school’s unique identity and local character.

The Trust’s central team includes specialists across:

• Education, inclusion, and safeguarding
• School improvement and SEND leadership
• Finance, estates, HR, governance, and operations
• Digital systems and data

This support enables school leaders to focus their energy on what matters most: strong relationships, high-quality provision, and positive experiences for pupils and families. Every school is supported by a dedicated Education Director, who works alongside leaders in a relational, respectful way, offering challenge, guidance, and practical support tailored to your context.

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A Thoughtful and Supportive Process

We approach growth with care, honesty, and integrity. All enquiries are treated in confidence, and any exploration is shaped around listening and understanding first.

Following an initial conversation, we work closely with school leaders and governing bodies to explore:

• Shared values and vision
• Culture, strengths, and priorities
• What support would genuinely add value for your school

Throughout the process, we are committed to clear communication, transparency, and trust, ensuring that schools feel supported and informed at every stage.

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Talk to us in Confidence

If you would like to begin a conversation or simply explore possibilities, we would be very happy to hear from you.

Rob Dunn
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
r.dunn@thegallerytrust.co.uk