MAT culture: When to celebrate and when to act ICSA: The Governance Institute and the Confederation of School Trusts have published a report looking at the issue of culture in academy trusts. Louise Thompson, ICSA, draws on this report to highlight when trusts should celebrate versus when they should act. Read more
The next phase of MAT leadership As recently announced, the academy sector has reached the tipping point. Tom Glover, Ambition Institute, highlights four key areas that require attention for a new phase of MAT leadership. Read more
Reflections on risk Academy Ambassadors’ recent event in Cambridge with Lord Agnew, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System, and Sue Baldwin, Regional Schools Commissioner, gave an opportunity for multi-academy trust board members to reflect on governance and risk. Read more

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