In 2022 local governance undoubtedly secured its position as a permanent feature of the multi academy trust (MAT) system. Almost all (98%) of MAT respondents to 海角社区鈥檚 annual governance survey said they have some form of local governance arrangements in their trust.
The DfE鈥檚 short-lived 2022 schools white paper, Opportunity For All, said that strategic governance is inextricably linked to having 鈥渁 strong local identity, engaging effectively with parents and the wider community鈥 and as such all MATs should have local arrangements.
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