This one day forum will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from policy experts on the development of multi-academy trusts (MATs) in England, and the requirements of the due diligence process, including legal, finance, and governance, when growing a MAT. 

Participants will also hear from best practice case studies regarding developing leadership and raising attainment utilising the MAT model.

Key speakers:
• Dominic Herrington, Regional Schools Commissioner – South East and South London, Department for Education (DfE)
• Leora Cruddas, Chief Executive, Freedom and Autonomy for Schools – National Association (FASNA)
• Katy Theobald, Associate Director Research and Evaluation, Ambition School Leadership.