Trusts urge DfE to launch independent schools regulator CST adds voice to calls for independent body ‘with same legal standing as Ofqual’ and accountable to parliament
Academy trust top slicing is on the up (but do schools get better deal?) As two trusts top-slice almost 10%, chiefs say running services in-house saves time and money for heads
Movers and shakers: Johanna Klinsky, Jen Barker, Fay MacRitchie, Paul Jones A leader who turned down a brush with fame and an owner rock memorabilia are among those starting new jobs
Turnaround trusts say tide turning on recruiting converters Wealth of lesson plans, specialist teaching teams and career paths helping to convince ‘good’ schools into turnarounds, CEOs say
Academise so LAs can’t close you, diocese tells schools Leaked papers show ‘key reason’ for diocese’s plans was to move school decisions away from councils
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’
Highest-earning academy chief’s annual pay nears £500k Harris Federation chief Sir Dan Moynihan’s salary has risen at least 6 per cent
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