Four areas chosen to benefit from £10m academy funding
The DfE has confirmed that £10 million funding will be invested into four areas - Plymouth, Ashfield & Mansfield, South Sefton & North Liverpool, and North Durham & City – where a low proportion of pupils go to Good or Outstanding schools and there is high potential for rapid improvement.
The investment will help local schools join strong trusts and drive up standards with the support of experienced school and trust leaders.
Up to half of the £10 million funding for the four areas receiving intensive support will be channelled through the Trust Capacity Fund, which is now open for applications from trusts looking to support more schools in those areas and across the country.
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