Six Months In: Where next for MATs under our new government?
For many years, the government championed MATs as their preferred school structure. We now have a new government who have been described as "structurally agnostic" - not opposed to MATs but not embracing them as their preferred structure either. This Network reflects on the government's first six months and those decisions which have had a specific impact on MATs. This is a chance for members to share their own experiences of how the new government's approach has impacted their trust, and how this has influenced their plans for the future.
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam oversees 海角社区’s policy, communications and research services, supporting 海角社区 to achieve positive change in the policy of school governance. He is the policy lead for 海角社区’s work on the governance of multi academy trusts.
Head of Advocacy and External Affairs
Michael specialises in trust governance, co-ordinating 海角社区's work with multi-academy trusts and producing tailored resources. He also leads 海角社区's work in the West Midlands, working closely with the region's trusts and local authorities.