Insights

Leveraging the Mature MAT Model for School Improvement

The National Governance Association's (NGA) October 2024 report, 'The Mature MAT Model: Success, Innovation, and Challenges in the Trust System,' examines the evolution of multi-academy trusts (MATs) in England. The report highlights progress made by MATs and outlines key areas for future development. By balancing localisation and centralisation, ensuring adequate resources, maintaining geographical coherence, and evolving system architecture, MATs can optimise their structures for educational success.

Mergers, MATs, and Moving Parts: Navigating System Change in Growing Trusts

As the landscape of multi-academy trusts (MATs) continues to shift, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: consolidation. Where we once saw small, standalone trusts of six or seven schools, we’re now seeing a growing number of larger organisations, often the result of two or more smaller MATs merging. These new, larger trusts, some now managing 15 or more schools, are reshaping the way improvement, performance, and systems are managed across education.

Running Appraisals at Trust Level – A Smarter Way to Manage Trust Staff

As MATs grow, so does the importance of effective performance management at the trust level. Discover how SchooliP enables central teams to run strategic, streamlined appraisals that align individual performance with organisational goals.

Coaching for Growth: How SchooliP Aligns with Modern Coaching Models for School Improvement

The landscape of professional development in education is undergoing a significant change. Traditional, top-down appraisal processes are increasingly being replaced by more dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented coaching models. These models, such as GROW, OSCAR, CLEAR, and GREAT, empower educators to take ownership of their development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Partnering with Klappir to Deliver Sustainability Solutions for UK Schools

At Derventio Education, we believe digital innovation should actively support the sustainability ambitions of the education sector. That’s why we are proud to partner with Klappir to bring a powerful, data-driven sustainability tool to the UK school market.

Derventio Education sponsor Derby Book Festival’s Flash Fiction Competition

We are delighted to announce that we have agreed to sponsor a city-wide competition designed to encourage a love of reading and writing.