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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

Friday

10th Jan 2025

Tell schools how they’re being judged on progress, DfE warned
Exclusive findings reveal huge variety in schools’ approaches to tracking progress, with most leaders saying they will struggle without P8
Tell schools how they’re being judged on progress, DfE warned
Exclusive

Thursday

9th Jan 2025

Schools policy: what to expect in 2025
A year of uncertainty awaits because the government is yet to clarify its approach to schools, despite spiralling SEND and teacher recruitment problems, warns former DfE adviser Sam Freedman
Failed corn crop

Wednesday

8th Jan 2025

Schools bill passes second reading as Phillipson praises trusts
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill was heavily scrutinised during a fractious debate in Parliament. Here’s everything you need to know
Bridget Phillipson

Tuesday

7th Jan 2025

7 things Sir Martyn Oliver told MPs on Ofsted reforms
Ofsted chief gives Commons committee an overview of what he believes the new school inspection report cards should cover
Seven things Sir Martyn Oliver told MPs on Ofsted reforms
5 key skills MAT trustee boards need for 2025
In a complex and ever-changing world, these are some of the big areas trusts will need to turn to their boards for help on
5 key skills MAT trustee boards need for 2025

Friday

3rd Jan 2025

Final round of trust growth funding falls £18m short of requests
The last tranche of money given to MATs under the now-defunct Trust Capacity Fund has been revealed in new DfE figures
Turning off tap

Thursday

2nd Jan 2025

When should MATs start consolidating systems?
Multi-academy trusts can achieve many benefits by using the same platforms and systems across multiple schools, but deciding how best to do that comes with complicated questions, finds Dan Worth
When should MATs start consolidating systems?

Tuesday

31st Dec 2024

How growing trusts are approaching rebrands
Rebrands of multi-academy trusts are becoming more common amid growth and consolidation in the sector. Ellen Peirson-Hagger speaks to MAT leaders to find out how they have tackled theirs
How growing trusts are approaching rebrands

Monday

30th Dec 2024

Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?
Currently, there are no easy mechanisms to find trusts looking for another partner – but a new, dating app-like system could transform the process, says this headteacher
Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?

Saturday

28th Dec 2024

Has your trust got its strategy right?
As an academy trust grows, an overarching strategy becomes increasingly important. Dan Worth uncovers expert advice on creating a vision for long-term success
Trust strategy

Thursday

26th Dec 2024

Flexible working: what are schools and trusts offering?
Flexible working in education is slowly increasing in popularity. But what does it look like on the ground and how can more settings follow suit? George Phillips finds out
Stretched clock

Tuesday

24th Dec 2024

Why schools’ websites should be a major trust concern
A school website has to serve many functions and look good while doing so – so how can trusts manage this at scale and avoid tech headaches? Dan Worth talks to trust leaders to get their insights
Why schools websites should be a major trust concern