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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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This week’s top sector stories 📰
🏫 Research shows 72% of maintained nurseries intend to cut costs, freeze recruitment or reduce staff
📢 Survey suggests 23% of school and trust leaders believe rising parent complaints contributed to staff leaving in the past 12 months
🎂 New DfE research has found that pupils are more likely to miss school on their birthday
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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/BsDh1NUNkqssi=X40cU…
Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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NEW SERIES ALERT 🚨
How do you grow a trust from 4 schools to 65 while maintaining a strong culture and sense of purpose?
In the latest episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we speak to @cathiepaine CBE, CEO of @reach2trust, England's largest primary-only trust.
We discuss leadership, school improvement, SEND reform, the importance of early years, GAG pooling, and what it takes to build a trust where every school can thrive.
💬 "Leadership is the single biggest factor in school improvement."
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/BsDh1NUNkqs
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Don't forget to like and subscribe so you won't miss an episode this series!
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How is your school preparing for Benedict's Law? 🥜
From September 2026, schools in England will need to comply with new allergy safety requirements.
Our latest QuickRead explains what the legislation means for schools, the changes you can expect, and the steps you can take now to prepare.
Find out more here 👇
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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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Training management doesn't have to be complicated ✨
That's why we created Training Hub.
From assigning training, tracking progress and evidencing completion, Training Hub helps schools and trusts keep everything organised.
Clearer oversight. Less admin.
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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.
Read below👇
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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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How to manage training across your trust with Training Hub 🏫
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Learn how your board can provide strategic oversight on restrictive interventions, including the use of reasonable force.
Read more here 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysuppor…
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Introducing Training Hub 🚀
A simpler way to assign, track and evidence training.
Book a live demo to find out more: calendly.com/georgina-bagge-…
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This week’s top sector stories 📰
⚠️ NFER warns uneven SEND pupil distribution could put reforms at risk.
🏫 Ofsted acknowledges a link between pupil deprivation and lower achievement judgements.
🧠 Safeguarding experts warn DSLs risk becoming overwhelmed without protected supervision time.
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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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From September, all school staff will need allergy awareness training under new statutory guidance.
Our new CPD-certified course helps staff recognise allergic reactions, respond confidently in emergencies, and reduce risks in school 👇
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