Organisations have been invited to apply for the chance to set up a new National Academy for Mathematical Sciences (NAMS) to champion the value of maths and create future jobs.
There is a real challenge facing Multi-Academy Trusts in understanding where to go with growth targets set in the Schools White Paper. Will Jordan explores the situation and shares advice
Academy trusts are at the centre of the government’s plans for a self-improving school system. But trust leaders often talk about the challenges associated with recruiting schools
The debate around academies tends to focus on the potential shortcomings without always considering some of the benefits. Liz Anderson from the Djanogly Learning Trust, shares her experience
A Local Government Association report shows that schools which remain with their council are more likely to keep a good or outstanding Ofsted rating than those which become an academy.
Mid-year financial audit reviews would avoid failings going onto the public record and give management teams the time to resolve the issues before the accounts have to be signed.
How can multi-academy trusts build positive relationships with their schools, and maintain that positivity during times of change? Leora Cruddas suggests four key steps
At converter academies open for one year, 65 per cent of pupils reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths; this figure rises to 71 per cent in converter academies open for seven years.