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Most MAT chiefs are lucky if they get to open one free school in their lifetime. Wesley Davies has opened three, all of which are now rated ‘outstanding’. Davies spent the first 20 years of his career at Dixons Academies Trust, where he got first-hand experience of the emergence of the modern MAT system. As chief executive of Two Counties trust
Shrinking council support has prompted primary schools to launch academy trusts, as experts warn local authorities are reaching a 'tipping point'
Academy trusts should hand local governors a greater role in managing headteachers’ performance, a report has recommended, amid over-centralisation concerns
Are schools education specialists or the front line of children’s services? Without clarity we are failing children and staff, writes Sinead Mc Brearty
Free school criticised for a job advert that warned candidates they would need to be 'wedded' to the role has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted