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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
17th Jan 2025
Why Labour-supporting trusts are not 鈥榝lying pigs鈥�
Trusts and Labour are not in opposition but the narrative of the moment has created a political divide where none exists, argues E-ACT CEO Tom Campbell聽
MAT Tracker regional deep dive: South West
糖心Vlog examines the outlook for the academies sector in the South West, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
CST calls for changes to DfE bill over pay flexibility
The Confederation of School Trusts is 鈥榲ery concerned鈥� about the schools part of the Children鈥檚 Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Friday
10th Jan 2025
Why Labour鈥檚 schools bill actually makes a lot of sense
The discourse around the new Children鈥檚 Wellbeing and Schools Bill focuses on what academies will lose 鈥� but we should look at it holistically to see the benefits for all, argues Andrew O鈥橬eill
Tell schools how they鈥檙e being judged on progress, DfE warned
Exclusive findings reveal huge variety in schools鈥� approaches to tracking progress, with most leaders saying they will struggle without P8
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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
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