For MATs and Education Employers.
A High Performing Trust is Built from Strong Teams.
Leadership teams set the tone for the organisation. When they operate with clarity, shared-purpose and strong relationships, that coherence flows outward. The Glass House Leadership Lab works with central and executive teams to develop the shared capability and culture that allows a trust to function at its best.
The fundamental part of the work we undertook together was in understanding our own state and that of each other as an executive team. It enabled us to develop a trajectory for our partnership."
Executive Head | 12-school multi-academy Trust
For All Teams (at whatever stage)
Development Designed For Your Team
Leadership teams set the tone for the organisation. When they operate with clarity, shared-purpose and strong relationships, that coherence flows outward. The Glass House Leadership Lab works with central and executive teams to develop the shared capability and culture that allows a trust to function at its best.
Building Collective Capacities
Connecting Strengths with Goals
Expanding and Enhancing Impact
Formation | Development | Growth
How We Work
Working with us is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in your reality.
We begin by taking time to understand your team, context and priorities. From there, we design development that is purposeful, relevant and aligned with your organisational goals.
You can expect:
Experienced facilitators who understand education contexts
Thoughtful challenge and skilled facilitation
Safe, reflective spaces for honest conversation
Practical outcomes that support real change
Our work with teams is often complemented by leadership coaching, diagnostics or wider organisational development support.
Team cohesion: Providing the space and navigation for teams to better understand each other as individuals, their values and strengths.
Team effectiveness: Developing the culture, systems and accountability structures that transform team performance (particularly through periods of growth, leadership transition or organisational change).
Leadership development: Build the individual and collective capability of the team – where roles diverge and converge and how the team challenges and supports each other across role boundaries.
Strategic clarity: Working with the team to develop a shared view of the trust's direction, priorities and navigate strategic decisions.
Team Connection Begins With Appreciation
An essential component of working well within a team is feeling genuinely valued. This influences trust, motivation, and the quality of relationships.
Creating space to explore how individuals experience appreciation is a simple, powerful starting point for strengthening team connection and effectiveness.
If you’d like to clarify how you like to be shown appreciation, take our Appreciation Preferences Quiz.
Who You’ll Work With
Our team services are developed specifically for each unique team we work with.
Depending on your team’s needs and goals, sessions are facilitated by a Lead Coach or an Associate Coach. One Practitioner works consistently with your team to build a deep understanding of your context, relationships and priorities.
In addition to team services we also offer individual coaching and diagnostics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We work with leadership teams, staff teams and cross-functional teams across education, including schools, trusts and system-level teams.
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Every team engagement is designed specifically for the team we are working with. We take time to understand your context, challenges and goals and budget to design a programme that will give the biggest impact.
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Forming a team focuses on foundations, clarity and early cohesion
Team development strengthens how established teams work together
High-performing team work supports strong teams to sustain performance and adapt over time
If you’re not sure, we’ll help you identify the most appropriate approach.
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Sessions are facilitated by a Lead Coach or an Associate Coach, depending on the team’s goals and requirements. One dedicated practitioner works with your team throughout.
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This varies depending on the team and goals. Some teams benefit from a focused series of sessions, while others work with us over a longer period to embed long-term change and progression.