Jessica Cumming | Schools Week

When setting up a multi academy trust, what appointments do you have to make?

If you are setting up a multi academy trust, what are the minimum number of executive appointments you need to make and what roles do they do? Jessica says: In answering this question, I have focused on the appointment of the board of trustees (also known as the directors) of the multi academy trust (MAT). […]

Academy conversion: who do you have to consult?

Who do you have to consult when making the decision to convert to an academy – who needs to be involved and at what stage of the process? Jessica says: The question is asking about voluntary conversion. Involuntary, or forced conversions, have different procedures, which are not discussed here. First steps towards conversion The recommended first step […]