Category: Academies Blog
Schools struggling with Government initiated Private Finance Initiative payments
Schools struggling with Government initiated Private Finance Initiative payments Many school leaders face significant increases in their private finance initiative (PFI) payments. Reports have emerged that certain head teachers in…
Government promotes AI in schools and eyes protection of pupil’s data
Government promotes AI in schools and eyes protection of pupil’s data Artificial Intelligence (AI) is carving its path into numerous sectors and education is not immune to this sweeping wave of change. The Government's recent…
MAT hubs can tackle schools suffering ‘educational isolation’
MAT hubs can tackle schools suffering ‘educational isolation’ Many schools face "educational isolation". This is a challenge that extends beyond geographical remoteness to include professional, economic, and cultural isolation, resulting in a lack of much-needed…
Calls for watchdog review after National Institute of Teaching announces MAT CEO training scheme
Calls for watchdog review after National Institute of Teaching announces MAT CEO training scheme The UK Department for Education's recent awarding of the multi-academy trust (MAT) Chief Executive training contract…
South East sees the largest increase in independent school pupil numbers
South East sees the largest increase in independent school pupil numbers Offering an alternative to state-funded schools, independent schools provide parents with greater choice and…
Schools are ‘perfectly entitled’ to engage with MPs over Labour tax proposals
Schools are 'perfectly entitled' to engage with MPs over Labour tax proposals The Labour Party has been talking about putting…
Lack of local authority support forcing more schools to form academy trusts
Lack of local authority support forcing more schools to form academy trusts As the support from local councils continues to shrink, many primary schools in the UK are opting to form academy trusts. With council…
Spotlight on Education – Summer 2023
Spotlight on Education - Summer 2023 Welcome to our latest Spotlight on Education newsletter. We hope you enjoy this edition which highlights some of the latest news and issues affecting…
ESFA Update Academies: July 2023
ESFA Update Academies: July 2023 The EFSA has published the Academy Trust Handbook 2023, which comes into effect on 1…
ESFA Update April 2023
ESFA Update April 2023 Academies Accounts Direction The ESFA have released the new Academies Accounts Direction for 2022 - 2023 and…