Everything you need to know for establishing or growing a multi-academy trust (MAT), and advice for developing effective small-school partnerships, can be found here.
Outstanding schools are expected to take a key role in driving the school-led system. Doug Scholes, headteacher of a National Support School, talks about his school's involvement in improving other schools
Headteacher Trevor Bailey describes the setting up of the Weston Federation and highlights the threat posed by uncertainties about future funding for collaboratives.
Converting to an academy can be a daunting experience. Suzanne O’Connell spoke to one headteacher who witnessed the change and discovered how collaboration helped steer the school to outstanding
Forming partnerships is essential for the survival of the small school. Neil Short describes one partnership in Kent which is moving in new directions to the benefit of all
There are a growing number of LLEs and NLEs making a difference throughout the country. We hear from a primary school that has been complemented for their partnership practice by Ofsted
Jane Robinson explains the wide range of support work undertaken by Specialist Leaders of Education, how they work with other schools and how their work is evaluated, using the North Beckton Teaching School Alliance as an example
St George’s Primary School in Shropshire is taking part in a project allowing them to work in partnership with schools based in seven European countries. Headteacher Kay Miller explains what staff and pupils have learned from the scheme
There is talk of parachuting champions into schools, but some would argue that they are already there. LLEs and NLEs are making a difference throughout the country. We hear from a school that has been complemented for their partnership practice by Ofsted
The Jurassic Coast Teaching School Alliance is now into its second year. Richard Steward explains what the highs and lows have been and what’s anticipated for the future
Most people agree that partnerships between schools are a sound principle. However, there can be difficulties. Mervyn Wilson from the Co-operative College feeds back on what the Education Committee has to say
