Wave Multi Academy Trust
When Dr Jenny Blunden took charge at her Cornish trust, its three schools were ‘broken’. But in a fight...
Sector responds to news government is set to gain new intervention powers once MAT inspections start
Ofsted to inspect academy trusts for the first time and DfE plans sweeping intervention powers
New legislation will also give DfE new intervention powers to 'step in' when trusts don't meet standards
Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' when inspections resume in January
Sector leaders also call the probe a 'wake-up call' for the government over the use of strict behaviour policies
SEND system is on a 'trajectory toward complete breakdown' and 'incremental change will not suffice', warns NGA
Experience of an inspection suggests Ofsted’s system is clearer and fairer, but hard work is needed to attain ‘expected...
The watchdog's chief inspector also warns social media and smartphones are also partly responsible for disruptive behaviour
