Tuesday 2 June 2020

2 June 2020 PrimarySite publishes report on MAT growth

PrimarySite (primarysite.net) has published a research report on the growth of multi-academy trusts (MATs) - the research was focused on understanding more about how MATs had experienced growth and how they might grow in the future

The report recommended

- More incentives for schools to join MATs, such as through the Trust Capacity Fund, would support further growth 

- MATs should invest more in leadership development so they can access the necessary skills to grow sustainably

- Taking on schools with the same value and ethos may make sense but can constrain potential growth

- The arrangement of MATs across the country is irregular and, at times, inhibits growth

- Mergers of MATs are likely in the next three years and trust boards need to put in place criteria for discussing mergers

- The role of the RSCs is likely to play a key role in how trusts merge

- More MATs need to have a good understanding of marketing and developing a meaningful online presence

- COVID-19 means that the growth of MATs will be slower in the short-term with the larger ones being able to cope with the impact of the crisis more quickly and start planning for growth sooner

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