Academy trust governance
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Updated: 08/01/2026Finance & resourcesCompleting the school resource management self-assessment checklist
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03/02/202718:00-20:00ZoomGoverning board rolesGovernance Essentials for MAT Trustees - Spring 2027
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21/01/2027VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Local Governing Bodies, Spring 2027 cohort 1
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03/03/2027VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Single Academy Trusts, Spring 2027 cohort 1
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Bespoke for your board(s)Equality, diversity & inclusionEquality, diversity, inclusion and pupil belonging: getting governance right
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Bespoke for your board(s)Policies & proceduresGetting complaints management and investigation right to avoid escalation and serial complaints
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22/09/202618:00 - 19:30ZoomStakeholder engagementLocal Associations Network Meeting - Autumn 2026
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08/09/202612:30 - 13:15ZoomCompliance & legislationUnderstanding the Changing Allergy Responsibilities for Boards and Schools
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10/06/202612:30 - 13:15ZoomSchool & trust leadersImproving performance management of your CEO or Headteacher
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14/05/202612:30 - 13:15ZoomPupils & learningUsing data with confidence: monitoring educational performance in secondary schools webinar
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07/05/20269:30 - 16:30Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XLLatest updatesMAT Conference 2026
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28/04/202616:30 - 18:00ZoomLatest updatesGovernance Leadership Forum: Exploring the schools white paper together
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10/07/20269:45 - 16:30The Vox Conference Venue, B40 1PULatest updatesNational Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2026
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Webinar
Local governance in a MAT: Making the connection
Local governance is crucial for ensuring accountability, fostering community voice, and promoting effective oversight within multi academy trusts. But when the structure isn’t right, it creates confusion, weak delegation, and stakeholder disengagement.
Watch our webinar where we explore how high-performing MATs are getting local governance right.
E-learning
Introduction to local governance
Our bitesize e-learning module explains how the local tier fits within the wider MAT structure as well as the roles and responsibilities commonly carried out by the local tier and key relationships for local governors.
Access a range of resources that will support your whole trust to develop the governance skills and knowledge they need. Benefits include:
Expert, confidential and independent governance advice
Best practice guidance, templates, checklists, insights and much more
Helpful guides for both experienced and new governors and trustees
Membership magazine providing essential reading on strategic leadership
The best way to keep up to date with important governance and education news
Join in, network and learn from your peers: there are over 30 events a year to choose from