Why the NSCs and RSCs need a joined up approach
At the start of the Academies Act, schools applied to the DfE, were assessed and – nearly every time – approved for their Academy Order. Then, with the advent of […]
Academy Conversions
Academy conversion – just a legal framework?
Many schools simply think academy conversion is all about the legal work. It isn’t. There is much more to a conversion. So, choosing the right support is key. Don’t get […]
Guest Blog: Does a school have to give a good reference for an employee?
There is a common misconception that a current or former employee is entitled to a ‘good’ reference or, more accurately, that an employer cannot make any negative comments about an […]
Guest Blog: Getting the right person for the CEO role
The world of MATs is a relatively new one, and therefore the role of the CEO is still evolving. On that basis, how can trustees ensure they have the right […]
LAs: the good, the bad and the ugly
Generalisations never work. There are those who say only LA’s are capable of truly supporting schools and therefore the academy programme is wrong and doomed to fail. How come then […]