Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust Governors' Briefing Pack

11 3. How ODBST operates ODBST schools operate with a high level of accountability devolved to each Local Governing Body (LGB), which is supported by a “School to School” improvement model, facilitated by a core team of experienced professionals (i.e. ex-headteachers, lead inspectors) at the centre of the organisation, in partnership with the Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE). The Trust retains a service charge to cover the cost of its corporate work, providing support to schools across a range of services. This is illustrated by our ‘wall of support.’ ODBST ensures it brings, develops, and makes use of the expertise of its staff to serve all its schools, the children and young people and the local communities. We are committed to drive improvement. We provide a wide range of services which ensure our schools and governors operate within an effective and strong framework which allows all our children to learn and flourish. Improving life chances by maintaining a high-quality offer of learning, development, and support for all is pivotal to our vision: ‘Empowering our unique schools to excel’.