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This report is based around the DfE's 5 pillars of trust quality.
Use the high-quality trusts descriptions to structure your report
The DfE has published guidance on how it will assess the quality of trusts.
Although these descriptions won't be used to make judgements about trusts, they do define what the DfE wants you to deliver.
As a trust, you can use these descriptors as a benchmark to measure yourself against.
You don't need to report on every theme
Be selective about which themes you report on. Focus on areas where you're doing well and areas that need improvement.
It will be easier to write your