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How academy governance works

Last reviewed on 21 November 2019
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Learn how academies are governed, including what's in the articles of association and the difference between the members and the trustees.

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Contents

  1. Legal status of an academy trust
  2. How governance is structured
  3. Roles - members, trustees, and local governors within MATs
  4. Key documents explained
  5. Oversight
  6. If you want to convert to an academy
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