MATs
The latest news, analysis and case studies on multi-academy trusts, including trust growth, DfE policy and thought leadership from trust leaders
Friday
31st May 2024
Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?
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
![Could a ‘Tinder for Trusts’ help match MATs and schools?](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Tinder.jpg?itok=7ZG3s9Li)
Revealed: The fastest growing MATs
Which multi-academy trusts have seen the fastest expansion in the past year, and what battles are others having to fight to keep growing?
![Bamboo](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/growing-fast3_0.jpg?itok=M94vxvSf)
Friday
24th May 2024
The MATs fighting for the survival of small schools
Leaders of multi-academy trusts formed predominantly of small schools tell Tes how they’ve joined forces in an effort to protect small primaries from closure in the coming years
![Stronger together: How small school MATs are fighting back](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Working%20together%201.jpg?itok=ZR4MBH3l)
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
![Mat Tracker map pin](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-04/MT-NEW-%27PIN%27-02_0.jpg?itok=TlXw6ota)
Regional directors and trust decision making: what you need to know
Trust and academy decisions are made by regional directors appointed by the Department for Education. This guide tells you how the system works
![Regional directors and trust decision making: everything you need to know](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/MT_Regional%20directors.jpg?itok=ioOIsINm)
Friday
17th May 2024
Weekly round-up: RSE age limits and call for ‘digital Sats’
This week’s essential education news includes Ofsted scrapping its curriculum unit project and news that managed moves have ‘more than doubled’
![Round, up](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Round-up-SEX-ED.jpg?itok=TyiTR5CT)
Revealed: 42% jump in MAT reserves falling below DfE threshold
Figures analysed for Tes show the ‘difficult choices’ facing trusts and schools owing to ‘government underfunding’
![Revealed: 42% jump in MAT reserves falling below DfE threshold](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/MT%20Reserves.jpg?itok=HUkF-8mj)
Exclusive
Regional board highlights: March 2024
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in March 2024 across the country
![Regional board highlights March 2024](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-05/Mat%20Tracker%20March2024.jpg?itok=gD-Etj6r)