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The former national schools commissioner explains why fewer primary schools have joined multi-academy trusts – and how they need to be convinced, not compelled, to make the move

It’s election time for the regional headteacher boards, and academy leaders can play an important part in the process

Investing in school improvement capacity should be a key priority for multi-academy trusts, writes the national schools commissioner

As we face the challenge of recruiting and retaining the best teachers for our schools, we need to build long-term development plans for our staff

Leadership in a MAT is more complex than in a single school unit, as the national schools commissioner explains...