A publicy censured academy trust investigated by officials sent leaders on trips to New Zealand, Vermont and Philadelphia. Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT) also bought hundreds of iPads for one of its schools following visits to Apple’s offices in London and California. The revelations come after the Department for Education found the 16-school chain had breached academy rules on 12 occasions. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in