MATs
The latest news, analysis and case studies on multi-academy trusts, including trust growth, DfE policy and thought leadership from trust leaders
Friday
14th Feb 2025
MAT Tracker: mapping the country’s multi-academy trusts
Where are MATs located and how many schools do they run? Use our interactive map to find out
Why trusts need an appetite for risk
Risk can be a scary word – but if you want to innovate, then knowing where you’re comfortable taking risks and articulating this to trustees is vital, Dan Worth discovers
MATs ‘need guidance’ on investments as returns soar
Large multi-academy trusts nearly tripled their cash returns from investments last year – so why aren’t all trusts doing the same? Experts tell Jasmine Norden that MATs need guidance on ways to invest safely
Friday
7th Feb 2025
Need to know: Q&A on DfE’s RISE teams
Here are seven key questions about the Department for Education’s new RISE teams – and what we know so far
‘The schools bill is silent on the right for a safe place to work’
Shadow minister for education Neil O’Brien explains why the Conservatives believe several changes are needed to legislation to truly help teachers