Academies

Academy trust central teams gobble up £200m

Analysis of the 30 largest trusts found the average amount top-sliced has risen by 50% per pupil since 2021

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Trusts on verge of going bust, accountancy report claims

Kreston Group study finds even biggest MATs have taken financial hit – but CEO pay is rising again

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Delta trust merger given minister greenlight

Trust set to become second-biggest in England after receiving government go-ahead

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Jack Dyson
News

New accountability regime: RISE, ‘stuck’ schools and profiles explained

The 8 key new policies school leaders need to know about from the government's proposed accountability reforms

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Moynihan becomes first £500k academy CEO

Harris Federation chief received a £25,000 pay rise last year, accounts show

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Jack Dyson
MIS

MIS turf war: Firm launches £4m court battle with rival

New legal battle begins as £200m MIS turf war takes another twist

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Jack Dyson
Exams

Exam board fined £250k over string of rule breaches

Ofqual found teachers who also drew up assessments could have known which papers pupils would take, and conflicts among...

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Jack Dyson
Academies

Failing schools all improved after academisation – despite protests

Academy leaders fear potentially transformative takeovers will be kiboshed by parents and unions

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Jack Dyson
Pensions

Muddled pension rules leave trust CEOs in limbo

Calls for clarity over TPS eligibility 'grey area', amid widespread confusion and warnings of payouts

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Jack Dyson