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The discourse around the new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill focuses on what academies will lose – but we should look at it holistically to see the benefits for all, argues Andrew O’Neill

Exclusive findings reveal huge variety in schools’ approaches to tracking progress, with most leaders saying they will struggle without P8

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

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill was heavily scrutinised during a fractious debate in Parliament. Here’s everything you need to know

Ofsted chief gives Commons committee an overview of what he believes the new school inspection report cards should cover

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

The last tranche of money given to MATs under the now-defunct Trust Capacity Fund has been revealed in new DfE figures

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

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

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

As an academy trust grows, an overarching strategy becomes increasingly important. Dan Worth uncovers expert advice on creating a vision for long-term success

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