010 - Why Rebrokering Is Not A Taboo with Zoe Heath

In this episode, Zoe Heath, Chief of Operations at St Chad's Academies Trust, talks openly about what it's really like when a school moves on – the practical unravelling, the strategic rethink and what it takes to hold up the mirror and ask what you can learn. If you're navigating rebrokering from any angle, or if you're just curious about the side of the story that rarely gets told, this one's for you.▶️ This episode at a glance:[1:54] – Zoe explains why this is an important conversation for the sector[5:24] – How her trust came to rebroker a school to another trust[9:11] – Reflecting on why it didn’t work and the role of due diligence[13:11] – The impact on people and what it feels like for the trust that remains[19:40] – The timeline, logistics and operational realities of rebrokering[24:07] – Managing the aftermath and finding new ways to collaborate[32:33] – Zoe’s top tips for MATs facing a similar situation📚 Related Content:Contact Zoe via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-heath-7396b9131/🎙️Be a part of MAT Chat:Want to be a guest? Click here! https://ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk/podcast-guest-application/Enjoyed the episode? Follow, share with a colleague or leave a quick rating so more leaders can find it.🎧 Subscribe:If you haven’t already, make sure you hit subscribe in your podcast player so you don’t miss out on future episodes!📩 Get in touch:This podcast is hosted by me, Laura Williams, and sponsored by the amazing team at Schools Advisory Service who are the UK’s largest provider of staff absence insurance and comprehensive whole school wellbeing services.⭐️ Laura’s website: https://www.ljbusinessofeducation.co.uk⭐️ Schools Advisory Service website: https://schooladvice.co.uk/