Insights

Unified Growth: The Benefits of Consistency Across a Multi-Academy Trust

In a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), consistency and alignment are key for success across the trust. When you align processes, all schools within your MAT can grow and develop as part of a cohesive unit which will lead to improved outcomes for both staff and students.

A New Era for Teacher Appraisal in Schools

Education is changing, fast. With the removal of mandatory Performance-Related Pay (PRP) for teachers in England, schools now have the freedom to redesign how they approach appraisal and professional development. Learn how to best approach these changes with top tips from the TDT and how SchooliP can support this shift.

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.

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.

Unlocking the Future: Leveraging Technology for School Improvement

The Leathersellers Federation’s INSET Day, themed “Unlock the Future: AI and Creativity,” marked a significant milestone with the launch of Fedtec, its innovative digital strategy.