Research and analysis
Multi-academy trusts: benefits, challenges and functions
An investigation into multi-academy trusts: how their central vision and approaches influence day-to-day practice in schools and their impact.
Applies to England
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The research looks at 2 main questions of multi-academy trusts:
- how their central vision and approaches influence day-to-day practice in schools
- to what extent they are having a positive or otherwise impact on the work of leaders and teachers in the schools we inspect
The report also includes recommendations for:
- Ofsted
- Department for Education
- multi-academy trusts
Read Amanda Spielman’s commentary on our multi-academy trust research.