News

Plymouth CAST receives financial notice to improve

One of England’s largest academy chains has been issued with a financial notice to improve by the Education and...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Revealed: The 23 trusts that broke rules over £4m related-party transactions

Twenty-three academy trusts breached funding rules last year when they made payments of more than £4 million to companies...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Opinion

How to consult effectively when applying for school planning permission

Consultation is never a silver bullet to securing planning permission, but it is necessary and de-risks the process, says...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

EFA paid £16m for £5m Hackney free school site

The government paid £16 million for a free school site that was later valued by the council as worth...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Bright Tribe investigation reveals chain breached rules – but will not face notice to improve

An investigation into a “top-performing” academy trust given government cash to drive up standards in northern schools has revealed...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg