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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
Yesterday
27th Feb 2026
Local authorities ‘actively’ exploring opening school trusts
The schools White Paper said councils will get the power to form multi-academy trusts – while some have plans in the works, others have already ruled this out
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Can Labour put all schools into trusts?
The government’s schools White Paper sets out a goal for full academisation – but Tes analysis suggests that it would take decades to turn this into reality
Monday
23rd Feb 2026
Why a trust-based system is the ‘best bet’ for children
As the government moves to make all schools part of a trust, Leora Cruddas explains how this can help to build a system with the capacity to keep getting better
Schools White Paper: all you need to know
Tes has gathered all of the key information from the Labour government’s schools White Paper
Friday
6th Feb 2026
GLF Schools appoints new CEO from DfE
The 43-school trust will be led by Warwick Sharp, following the resignation of Julian Drinkall last May
Revealed: How much the biggest MATs make from investments
The largest multi-academy trusts are generating millions by investing surplus cash, but sector leader warns this must not replace core funding
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