The Key is the leading provider of support for schools and trusts. The Key’s whole school approach gives leaders one trusted source to turn to for any challenge, equipping them with highly accurate, expertly synthesised and context-rich resources, guidance and CPD.

Brilliant people are at the heart of our business. Since our founding in 2007 as a government pilot, we’ve grown into a can-do collective of experts, writers, strategic thinkers, researchers and technologists who are deeply committed to serving the needs and championing the perspective of education leaders across the country. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to education leaders determined to make a difference.

We draw upon a strong social purpose, deep expertise in education and a relentless desire to stay ahead of a fast-changing sector. Our members – more than 120,000 leaders of schools and trusts from across the country – share our belief that true leadership is about putting theory into practice; that real change happens when leaders can take meaningful action.