Governing a Multi Academy Trust: paperback

Essential reading on key roles, responsibilities and good practice.

Publication

25/09/2023

Governing a Multi Academy Trust is the definitive handbook for multi academy trust (MAT) trustees. It offers invaluable guidance for trustees during induction and beyond.

Governance professionals and trust executive leaders will also find the handbook useful, particularly on matters of compliance and good governance.

Governing a Multi Academy Trust explores the characteristics of high-quality trusts, how to work with the local tier, and the impact of effective vision, strategy and identity.

The handbook also covers:

trust board responsibilities and legal obligations
trust governance structure
pupil wellbeing, learning and high-quality education
relationships between trust boards and executives
financial management, risk and resources
the trust’s role as an employer
trust growth and development
engaging with stakeholders and communities

Governing a Multi Academy Trust has been developed specifically for MAT trustees. All other types of governor and trustee should instead refer to Welcome to Governance.

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Please note: delivery will be restricted over the Christmas period - orders to school or business premises will be dispatched no later than Friday 13 December. Orders to home/personal addresses will be dispatched no later than Friday 20 December.

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Complimentary copies

New trustees with MAT membership are eligible to receive a free copy of this handbook.
To receive your free copy, update your communication preferences (tick 'I am new to governance') and ensure your address is up to date.

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Inside the guide

Each chapter of Governing a Multi Academy Trust covers a specific topic and contains important information relating to key roles, responsibilities and good practice.

At the end of each chapter, further reading and resources are provided to help trustees embed learning and become effective in the role.

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