MATs

Andrew Warren, who has headed up the region for six years, says ‘it feels like the right time’ to depart

Your essential guide to the key Regions Group decisions across the country in the period before and after the 2024 general election

Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in May 2024 across the country

A MAT CEO reflects on why sometimes you have to turn down requests from schools to join your trust – and how to broach this rejection with eager leaders

A MAT CEO says the promise of academy freedom has been trampled by ever-growing regulations and rules that are stifling the sector

Former government adviser says regional responsibility for schools should be transferred from DfE regions to metro mayors

The Queen Street Group’s annual report highlights SEND, falling rolls and Ofsted’s ability to assess MATs as key concerns

Trust leaders could be ‘wasting their time’ on bids after Tes revealed nearly all of the original pot has been allocated

CST CEO Leora Cruddas explain why the trust sector stands ready to support Labour’s desire to bring a more coordinated approach to the support offered to children

As the multi-academy trust sector evolves, the need for talented people to provide good governance is becoming more important than ever – but, as Dan Worth discovers, that’s easier said than done

Trust leaders want to prioritise inclusion and SEND this year, but are hampered by funding shortfalls, the annual CST survey has found

Where are MATs located and how many schools do they run? Use our interactive map to find out