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Forming a new MAT: questions to consider
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on 9 August 2016
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What should governors consider when forming a new multi-academy trust (MAT)? In this article, we relay advice from one of our associate education experts on key questions to consider when setting up a new MAT. We also include a flowchart on the process for setting up a MAT.
Contents
- 1 Benefits
- 2 Risks
- 3 Organisation
- 4 'Non-negotiables'
- 5 Considering a MAT: process
- 6 Case study: setting the culture
- 7 Conversion process flowchart
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