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From donations of food parcels and stationery to laptops and even beds, one trust leader says contacting local charities, businesses and parents can bring huge benefits

As she steps down as CEO of Ark after 22 years, Lucy Heller gives Jon Severs an exclusive rare interview about her views on trusts, politics and the post-Covid period in schools

Academy trust sector body tells members it is ‘testing the legalities’ of the government’s plan to limit MAT senior leaders’ pay

Trust improvement isn’t just about addressing your weaknesses – it’s also about finding ways to enhance your strengths, says this senior MAT leader, who explains the benefits of inviting external scrutiny

Multi-academy trusts will need government approval before advertising chief executive salaries above £174,000, under plans announced today

MP Dave Robertson says high-profile issues at several multi-academy trusts should spur the DfE to introduce strong oversight processes

Schools will be pushed into unsuitable contracts after DfE encourages them to sign up to its Maximising Value for Pupils programme, say energy experts

A senior leader explains how his trust has created an apprenticeship pathway to encourage school leavers into roles that put them on a route to leadership – in teaching and other key functions

The Maximising Value for Pupils programme claims it can help schools save thousands by reducing their bills, but leaders warn the benefits are ‘marginal’

Academy trusts are being left with less time to finalise and scrutinise their budgets because key DfE documents remain unpublished, experts warn

Multi-academy trust CEOs and headteachers are among many education figures included in the King’s Birthday Honours list

There has been a sharp rise in the salary gap between male and female leaders of the 100 biggest academy trusts, 91¶¶Òõ analysis reveals