Academy body taps experts for ‘what works’ inquiry on trusts Review will will aim to create resources on how to improve trusts and publish a report
The academy trust CEO pay outliers Most trusts under government scrutiny froze or slashed pay last year – but others handed out significant rises
The schools that fought off academy orders Ministers have U-turned on forced academisation more than 50 times since 2016
Academy trust body instructed top lawyer over schools bill Producing bill before regulatory review was completed was ‘huge legislative error’, says CST chief Leora Cruddas
Biggest primary trust plans to take control of its schools’ funding REAch2 said GAG pooling would allow ‘strategic’ decisions and ‘solidarity’, but unions fear dozens of job cuts and want more consultation
The return of academy trust league tables: what do they tell us? Government publishes trust performance data for the first time in three years
Review Ofsted grades, reliability and complaints, trust body says Key findings: Seven suggestions to improve Ofsted inspections according to the Confederation of School Trusts
Agnew’s crusade uncovers financial mishaps in maintained schools A crackdown begun by ex-minister Lord Agnew reveals the extent of financial mismanagement, deficits and fraud among maintained schools
DfE eyes building reserve army of academy troubleshooters Ministers could revive an Academy Ambassadors-style trustee recruitment scheme, but with greater DfE control and fewer trusts eligible