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Jun 12
How does funding work in a multi-academy trust? 💰
Watch the full episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership with Cathie Paine CBE here: youtu.be/BsDh1NUNkqs?si=Ffdd…
Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Jun 12
This week’s top sector stories 📰
🏫72% of maintained nurseries intend to cut costs, freeze recruitment or reduce staff
📢23% of school leaders believe parent complaints contributed to staff leaving in the past 12 months
🎂Pupils more likely to miss school on their birthday
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Jun 11
What makes a strong multi-academy trust? 🏫
Watch the latest episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership with @cathiepaine, CEO of @reach2trust here: youtu.be/BsDh1NUNkqs?si=X40c…
Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Jun 10
NEW SERIES ALERT 🚨
In the latest episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we speak to @cathiepaine CBE, CEO of @reach2trust, England's largest primary-only trust.
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/BsDh1NUNkqs
Or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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Jun 9
Use our questions and checklist to think about and evidence how effective governance is in your trust. This will help you demonstrate that you're meeting the trust quality descriptions.
Read more here 👇
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Jun 5
This week’s top sector stories 📰
⚖️ Oversubscribed schools told not to prioritise managed moves over waiting lists.
🤖 Schools can use AI to draft special educational needs support plans.
💷 School insurance claims expected to reach £180 million within 3 years.
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Jun 4
Thanking the volunteers who help shape education 💙
We couldn't let Volunteers' Week pass without taking a moment to say a huge thank you to all the school governors and trustees who volunteer their time, expertise and experience to support education.
Thank you for everything!
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Jun 2
Get up to speed with key changes to the statutory suspension and permanent exclusion guidance, in effect from 26 July 2026, including a new safeguarding protocol and updated expectations for managed moves and governing board monitoring.
Read more here 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysuppor…
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May 29
Managing a complaint against a headteacher or CEO 💬
We've launched a new eLearning course for governors and trustees who have been tasked with managing a complaint against a headteacher or CEO.
Start the course 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysuppor…
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May 26
Learn how your board can provide strategic oversight on restrictive interventions, including the use of reasonable force.
Read more here 👇
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May 22
This week’s top sector stories 📰
⚠️ NFER warns uneven SEND pupil distribution could put reforms at risk.
🏫 Ofsted acknowledges link between pupil deprivation and lower achievement judgements.
🧠 Safeguarding experts warn DSLs risk becoming overwhelmed.
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May 15
This week’s top sector stories 📰
⚖️ SEND reform plans move forward through government’s proposed ‘education for all’ bill.
✊ The NEU will formally ballot teachers on strike action amid disputes over funding.
📉 Teachers’ Pension Scheme withdrawals nearly doubled since 2020.
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May 14
Strong governance plays a vital role in school improvement.
This guide explores practical ways governing boards can demonstrate their impact through effective challenge, support and strategic leadership 👇
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May 8
This week’s top sector stories 📰
🗣️ A need for “high-quality education, underpinned by a commitment to improvement.”
📈 Rise in primary school suspensions, while secondary rates fall.
🧩 Children might be labelled “early" with SEN.
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May 1
This week’s top sector stories 📰
🏛️ The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law
⚠️ Staffing shortages may prevent occupational therapists from providing adequate support for pupils
👥 Teaching in sets may not be harmful for pupils with low prior attainment
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Apr 30
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is now law.
It gives the government the power to introduce new requirements to better protect children and raise standards in education.
Read more here 👇schoolgovernors.thekeysuppor…
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Apr 28
Traded services can help you to make the most of an area your trust excels in, boost your trust’s income and extend its impact beyond your own schools 📈
Get a simple overview with our new resource 👇schoolgovernors.thekeysuppor…
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Apr 24
This week’s top sector stories 📰
🎒 New guidance for pupils starting reception
📵 Mobile phone ban guidance to become statutory
📉 Primary schools could face a £288 million funding shortfall
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Apr 21
Summer term meetings are just around the corner ☀️
If you’re starting to think about your next governing board agenda, we’ve pulled together some helpful prompts and suggested items to make planning that bit easier 👇
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Apr 17
Here are this week’s top sector stories 📰
🍎 The DfE is seeking views on updating the School Food Standards
🗓️ Almost 2 in 3 teachers worldwide are working nearly an extra day a week
📉 Vacancies for teaching jobs in secondary schools are at their lowest point in 9 years
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