MATs

The latest news, analysis and case studies on multi-academy trusts, including trust growth, DfE policy and thought leadership from trust leaders

Wednesday

21st May 2025

Julian Drinkall steps down from GLF with ‘immediate effect’
The chief of the 43-school trust has left his post by ‘mutual agreement’ with GLF
Julian Drinkall

Monday

19th May 2025

Two trusts propose merger to create 25-school MAT
If the plan is approved, the Compass Partnership of Schools and Eko Trust could merge early next year
CEOs Rebekah Iiyambo (left) and John Camp

Thursday

15th May 2025

School job cuts ‘shouldn’t be a shock’, says Harris chief
Sir Dan Moynihan defends his trust’s plan to make more than 40 staff redundant, warning that the government not funding teacher pay rises will be ‘catastrophic’ for schools
Moynihan Redundancies
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Wednesday

14th May 2025

How our intensive GCSE workshop events are boosting grades
Using data analysis to identify students just missing out on certain grades, our trust is holding conferences to sharpen exam technique, says this director of education
Leg boost GCSE workshop

Tuesday

13th May 2025

Cam Academy Trust set to take on neighbouring trust’s schools
The Cam and ACES academy trusts announce a planned merger that would result in a 17-school MAT
Zipper on jacket Merger
How do we evolve the relationship between MATs and LAs?
We don’t have to wait for structural reform or the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, because joined-up relationships are shaped locally, says this MAT chief executive
Wooden footbridge across creak

Friday

9th May 2025

5 subtle signs we’d found the right trust
A headteacher outlines the qualities to look for when considering whether a trust is the best fit for your school
Number 5 winner

Wednesday

7th May 2025

Using special-school staff to boost SEND skills across a trust
The SEND lead at Maritime Academy Trust explains how the group turned to its specialist provision to provide CPD and build confidence across all its schools
UK classroom

Friday

2nd May 2025

Regional board highlights: February 2025
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in February 2025 across the country
Regional board highlights: February 2025

Wednesday

30th Apr 2025

Why we hosted a TA Inset day for staff across 17 schools
One trust leader explains the benefits of bringing 260 teaching assistants together for professional development and the sharing of ideas and insights
Why we hosted a TA inset day for staff across 17 schools

Tuesday

29th Apr 2025

What I learned from my first 100 days as a trust CEO
If you’re taking the top job at a trust, first focus on building relationships, setting the culture and learning the history of the organisation, advises this recently appointed chief executive
Lots of hourglasses in the sand

Friday

25th Apr 2025

DfE definition of stuck schools is ‘deeply problematic’
Confederation of School Trusts questions Department for Education plan for RISE advisers to intervene in stuck schools based on ‘flawed’ definition
DfE told how it defines ‘stuck schools’ is ‘deeply problematic’