Welcome to the sumptuous Winter 2025 edition of Academy Trust Leadership Today magazine, the publication for everyone leading, managing and working in academy trusts in the UK.
The latest edition includes a cornucopia of useful and inspiring articles, including:
- Julian Drinkall considers the likely impact of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
- Alex Russell explains why he believes that cross-sector eductional leadership brings profound benefits to both communities.
- Damian McBeath, principal of The John Wallis Church of England Academy and member of the council at Benenden School, talks to Zoe MacDougall about the benefits of cross sector partnerships.
- Will Jordan gives the lowdown on the MAT Finance Sector Insight Report, which compiles budget forecasts from over 260 trusts across the UK.
- Andrew Thraves explains why academy leaders must engage with their local stakeholders and embed their schools in the community.
- Louise Brenlund delves into the detail of the new Employment Rights Bill to see how it might affect academy trusts.
- Ask the Recruiter: Paul Horgan from Anderson Quigley answers questions around the use of interim managers.
- Rachel Barrett explains why academy trusts need to track and manage their reserves effectively.
- Nigel Aylwin-Foster explains which grants are available to trusts hoping to pursue a heat decarbonisation plan.
- Julie Kapsalis and Somayyeh Clifton describe the positive impact of immersive learning technology on students who have struggled to engage in other educational environments.
- Simon Hart argues that it is only by supporting positive character development that schools can equip students to have happy, healthy lives where kindness matters.
