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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

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

Saturday

21st Dec 2024

How we’re giving teachers a nine-day fortnight
Dixons Academies’ CEO Luke Sparkes explains why the trust is introducing a radical flexible working policy to help tackle teacher workload and boost recruitment and retention
How we’re giving teachers a nine-day fortnight

Friday

20th Dec 2024

What freedoms will academies lose under the new schools bill?
The planned legislation is set to result in significant changes to academy powers. Jasmine Norden and Ellen Peirson-Hagger outline which freedoms academies will lose and retain
Queen chess piece
School’s legal challenge against double RI academy order
Primary school is taking legal advice in an attempt to stop the DfE pushing ahead with its forced academisation under a policy that the government is dropping in the new year
Tree in road
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Thursday

19th Dec 2024

Children’s Wellbeing Bill could be ‘transformative’ for disadvantaged pupils
Giving more power to local authorities on admissions could be the best chance we have of closing attainment gaps, says Sutton Trust CEO Nick Harrison
Children’s Wellbeing Bill could be ‘transformative’ for disadvantaged pupils