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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

Tuesday

13th May 2025

Cam Academy Trust set to take on neighbouring trust’s schools
The Cam and ACES academy trusts announce a planned merger that would result in a 17-school MAT
Zipper on jacket Merger
How do we evolve the relationship between MATs and LAs?
We don’t have to wait for structural reform or the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, because joined-up relationships are shaped locally, says this MAT chief executive
Wooden footbridge across creak

Friday

9th May 2025

5 subtle signs we’d found the right trust
A headteacher outlines the qualities to look for when considering whether a trust is the best fit for your school
Number 5 winner

Wednesday

7th May 2025

Using special-school staff to boost SEND skills across a trust
The SEND lead at Maritime Academy Trust explains how the group turned to its specialist provision to provide CPD and build confidence across all its schools
UK classroom

Friday

2nd May 2025

Regional board highlights: February 2025
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in February 2025 across the country
Regional board highlights: February 2025

Wednesday

30th Apr 2025

Why we hosted a TA Inset day for staff across 17 schools
One trust leader explains the benefits of bringing 260 teaching assistants together for professional development and the sharing of ideas and insights
Why we hosted a TA inset day for staff across 17 schools

Tuesday

29th Apr 2025

What I learned from my first 100 days as a trust CEO
If you’re taking the top job at a trust, first focus on building relationships, setting the culture and learning the history of the organisation, advises this recently appointed chief executive
Lots of hourglasses in the sand

Friday

25th Apr 2025

DfE definition of stuck schools is ‘deeply problematic’
Confederation of School Trusts questions Department for Education plan for RISE advisers to intervene in stuck schools based on ‘flawed’ definition
DfE told how it defines ‘stuck schools’ is ‘deeply problematic’
10 reasons why CPD sessions fail - and how to avoid them
CPD is vital for teachers but too often it falls short of providing lasting impact. A MAT director of learning outlines how to avoid the most common pitfalls
Man slipping on banana skin

Tuesday

22nd Apr 2025

CST: 5 ways Ofsted should rethink its inspection plans
The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections
Number 5 being painted

Wednesday

16th Apr 2025

Teachers ‘won’t hesitate’ to take action over pension changes
NEU members vote to oppose any attempts to get staff to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and fight the biggest MAT’s plan to allow staff to opt out
NEU strike action

Saturday

12th Apr 2025

Phillipson concern about alternative pension impact on younger teachers
Education secretary responds to NASUWT concerns over United Learning Trust’s pension plan
Bridget Phillipson has raised concerns about alternative pension schemes to the TPS
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