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Academies & MATs : Academy status: an introduction

Academy status: an introduction

  • Academy governance structure Save time by reading our summary of the governance structure in academies. Download a copy to share with your governing board
  • How academy governance works Learn how academies are governed, including what's in the articles of association and the difference between the members and the trustees.
  • Multi-academy trusts (MATs): pros and cons It's for your school to decide whether a multi-academy trust (MAT) model would work for you. Find out about some of the perceived advantages and disadvantages of joining or forming a MAT to help inform your decision making.