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Multi-academy trusts (MATs): pros and cons

Last reviewed on 6 April 2018
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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.

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  1. Possible advantages
  2. Possible disadvantages
  3. Due diligence and questions to consider
  4. Research into the MAT model
  5. MATs containing primary and secondary schools
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