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The latest news, analysis and case studies on multi-academy trusts, including trust growth, DfE policy and thought leadership from trust leaders
Wednesday
12th Mar 2025
Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust appoints new chief executive
Sharon Mullins takes over from founder Anne Dellar, who is retiring in the summer
Ofsted appoints MAT chief as inclusion adviser
Watchdog says Mark Vickers will help to ensure that proposed changes to school inspection work well for pupils with SEND
Tuesday
11th Mar 2025
Revealed: Which trusts received £16m of DfE support
DfE analysis of trust accounts also shows termination warning notices more than doubled in 2022-23
How our trust is making QTS achievable for all
The requirement in the government’s schools bill for all teachers to have qualified teacher status gives us a chance to rethink teacher development, says BDAT’s Katie Waring
Monday
3rd Mar 2025
Academy admissions appeals: most complaints fail
Figures come on the day that next year’s secondary school offers are being confirmed
AP access is a barrier to cutting suspensions, MAT says
Astrea Academy Trust cites ‘difficulties in accessing appropriate alternative provision’ in its annual accounts
My week as...CEO of Aquila The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Annie Wiles