The government has finally published its latest academy trust handbook, apologising for giving schools just days to digest the document before it takes effect.
But the 2022 edition contains few major changes. They include allowing trusts to enter into most indemnities without prior approval, and relaxing restrictions on related party transactions for religious authorities.
The limited reforms – despite the recent schools white paper and plans for new academy trust standards – could reflect the current political limbo before a new prime minister takes office.
