More students than ever attend academies, yet despite this positive growth, MATs are hampered continually by constraints on funding and a need to rework their operational models to create an effective structure.

This one day event will provide delegates with the strategies and solutions needed to develop an operational model. In addition to a variety of networking opportunities, delegates will also have the chance to attend a variety of keynotes and workshops on current challenges such as site management, finances and compliance. Along with improving ability as a leader, the aim of the event is to ensure every path is covered when employing a cost-effective and robust MAT operational model.

Delegates may expect in depth keynotes with a choice of workshops including:
• financial planning: effective and innovative ways to develop a financial strategy
• compliance: ensure a watertight compliant structure that keeps schools in line with a MATs
• recruitment and retention: understand how best to support staff and improve retention across the MAT
• growth: growth and conversion strategies to ensure the process is as streamlined as possible.