The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust is the lead body delivering the specialist schools programme on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills. Our mission is to raise educational standards by building a world-class network of innovative, high performing secondary schools in partnership with business and the wider community.

Support from companies, individuals, trusts and foundations is vital to the ongoing success of the specialist schools programme and to the improvement of education in this country as a whole. As well as being an opportunity to invest in education – arguably the most fundamental and important experience in anyone’s life – there are a number of benefits associated with supporting specialist schools:

The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust organises a number of high profile events throughout the year to thank sponsors and ensure they gain the recognition their support and commitment warrants

'HSBC has sponsored over 100 specialist schools so far and plans to support many more. Specialist schools are crucial for the future prosperity of this country because they are raising standards of achievement in our schools. We are proud to be associated with this initiative.' Sir John Bond, ex-Chairman & CEO, HSBC Holdings plc

These pages are not intended as a guide to seeking sponsorship for schools. If you are a school seeking sponsorship as part of your bid for specialist status, take a look at the Designation and Cohort Development (formerly Bidding Support) area of the Schools Network website.

Contact details
If you are interested in supporting schools or events please contact:

Nick Ryan
Head of Development
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
16th-17th Floor Millbank Tower
21-24 Millbank
London
SW1P 4QP