Trusts want governance split from Ofsted leadership judgments Trusts fear system has masked ‘weak governance’ and call for Labour to u-turn on safeguarding inspections
Trusts with large reserves must prove they have plans to spend them Government clarifies its approach to those sitting on large levels of reserves after crackdown calls from spending watchdog
Diversity progress stalls among largest trust CEO roles Schools Week diversity audit finds rate of women leaders has flatlined, but more BAME CEOs
Academy trust central teams: The new world of school management Many CEOs now lead growing numbers of centrally paid – and sometimes well-paid – senior leaders. We explore why…
School inspections don’t hold MATs ‘sufficiently accountable’, says Ofsted New report says inspections also don’t allow trusts to get credit, despite their growing influence over schools’ quality of education
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
School leaders form pact not to show off A-level results Some trust and school chiefs are avoiding ‘tempting’ PR about A-level and GCSE grades, warning Covid makes comparisons ‘ridiculous’
Ofsted warns new ‘coasting schools’ powers could fuel ‘quick fixes’ DfE will plough on with ordering more schools to academise or join new trusts, despite fears reforms will hit recruitment and discourage trusts from taking on schools
Academy reserves surge to £3.9 billion after Covid savings The average academy trust saw their reserves jump 29%, boosted by unlikely Covid windfalls