MATs

Trusts have an ethical duty to shape inclusive local systems

In the face of so many challenges, academy trusts must embrace collaboration over competition to deliver for communities

JL Dutaut
John Barneby
MATs

How to ensure trustees make informed decisions on growth

Academy trusts’ growth plans should be underpinned by principles that streamline decision-making and ensure trustees are well-informed

JL Dutaut
Rama Venchard MBE
MATs

SchoolsCompany: £900k, three years … and still no final claims

Landmark academy court case criticised over 'scandalous' costs and delays

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
MATs

Trust sues ex-bosses over global business trips, holiday cottages – and wants wages repaid

Full story of the landmark SchoolsCompany Trust court case as trustees chased for missing £2.8 million

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
MATs

Why ‘outstanding’ schools should join a MAT (and how to find the right one)

The incentives seem to encourage 'outstanding' schools to keep going it alone but there are very good reasons to...

JL Dutaut
James Ellis
MATs

Why every MAT needs a stakeholder report

What began as part of our communication strategy has grown to be fundamental to how we foster belonging and...

JL Dutaut
Paul Harris
MATs

Shining a light on the state of academy trust finances

Kevin Connor delves in a new report on academy finances to identify key developments and looming challenges

JL Dutaut
Kevin Connor
MATs

Balanced MAT expansion is all about striking the right chords

Building resilient and transformational civic institutions requires expanding MATs to avoid an opportunistic ‘popcorn’ approach

JL Dutaut
Dr Sam Parrett CBE
MATs

How a trust merger has grown our ambition and scale

Bringing two trusts together isn't without its challenges but the rewards are for everyone

JL Dutaut
Dan Thomas