The NIoT is run by the School-Led Development Trust, an organisation set up by four leading school trusts - Harris Federation, Star Academies, Oasis Community Learning and Outwood Grange Academies Trust - between them, they are responsible for 188 primary, secondary and post-16 schools and colleges. Together, they educate over 100,000 children, in communities ranging from Bristol to Middlesbrough and from Blackpool to Battersea.

The four founding trusts are joined by a network of Associate Colleges, selected for their expertise and track records in teacher development. As well as playing a key role in the delivery of our programmes, these Associate Colleges also contribute to their design, drawing on local expertise and knowledge. This ensures that programmes reflect their local contexts and the needs of the communities they serve. This partnership approach will enable us to extend our reach across the country, delivering targeted professional development where the need is greatest.