Barran wants more ‘good’ schools to join turnaround trusts But academies minister reveals ‘real challenge’ of changing the ‘joining a MAT is punishment’ narrative
Nearly half of trusts raid their reserves to meet rising costs Doubling in trusts reporting in-year deficits as auditors warn MATs ‘only one bad year from financial difficulties’
Schools given ‘coasting’ warnings despite raising grades and fresh starts Calls grow for the government to ditch interventions in so-called ‘double RI’ schools
Highest-earning academy chief’s annual pay nears £500k Harris Federation chief Sir Dan Moynihan’s salary has risen at least 6 per cent
Create system of ‘school boards’ and a new regulator, says think tank Ex-DfE adviser calls for an end to ‘centralisation and political interference’ in the school system
Catholic heads seek legal advice over diocese academy plan Schools band together to consult KC and commission due diligence on trust as bishop unveils plans
RAAC: Schools get extra cash for out-of-hours lessons Government has promised funding to help convince teachers to hold extra classes in the holidays
Academy trust got £1m indemnity to challenge edtech firm But United Learning went on to lose the High Court case against Bromcom over a £2m contract
Consider sell-on clauses when flogging school land, leaders told Department for Education’s property arm publishes new guidance to help schools ‘unlock potential’ in estates