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MAT growth in practice

Governing Matters
30/01/2026

Fariha Choudhury, NGA’s senior policy and impact officer, explores how multi academy trusts can grow purposefully and sustainably.

This Governing Matters article covers:

  • The current landscape for growth
  • The importance of strategy to support growth
  • Lessons on the merger process

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