Wednesday
When Ofsted calls, no one should stand alone
Amid ongoing calls to rethink how Ofsted operates, a senior trust leader says it’s vital that school leaders are supported by the wider organisation before, during and after any inspection
Half of trusts plan teacher staffing cuts, finds CST survey
Financial sustainability has fallen from being trusts’ top strategic priority, findings reveal, while SEND is a big priority for leaders in the year ahead
Monday
Trusts really do make a positive difference, CST research shows
New large-scale analysis highlights the benefits of schools joining academy trusts – particularly those in disadvantaged areas, writes the deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts
Pupil attainment rises ‘substantially’ more in MATs, finds study
But Confederation of School Trusts’ research report admits there is ‘uncertainty’ over the reasons why academies showed greater improvement in results
Thursday
MATs centralising the curriculum: the myths, trends and critics
Talk of teachers being told from the top which PowerPoints to use in their lessons has sparked criticism of curriculum centralisation, but what is really happening in trusts? Jasmine Norden investigates
MAT Tracker: mapping the country’s multi-academy trusts
Where are MATs located and how many schools do they run? Use our interactive map to find out
