Silver linings: Big academy trusts see reserves boosted by Covid windfalls Analysis shows some trusts have seen their financial situation improve, despite extra costs and calls for more cash
Raid on school budgets next year as £41m council grants axed Councils warn school improvement services and maintained schools face a financial hit, with grant cuts expected to incentivise more academy conversions
Forced academy conversions down to one a month Slowdown in ‘inadequate’ schools converting comes despite Department for Education’s renewed academy drive
Academy trust under financial scrutiny cuts CEO’s £225k salary by a third But Schools Week analysis shows executive pay continues to rise in trusts warned over pay
Biggest academy trust turns to NFL for inspiration in diversity drive Trusts are hiring diversity specialists and challenging “Eurocentric” history, revamping their policies, curriculum and “overwhelmingly white” leadership teams.
Revealed: The top trusts bidding to run £121m Institute of Teaching New company formed after tender launched for flagship teacher training provider
Academy trusts get £21m in non-repayable bailouts The Academies Enterprise Trust received £2 million, one of more than 80 trusts bailed out in a single year
Trusts rack up £3bn surplus, and 6 more academy sector accounts findings The report reveals rising reserves, more spending rule breaches and more trusts under scrutiny over high pay
Covid savings fuel record turnaround in maintained school finances Lower energy and exam costs saved schools millions during lockdowns