Your academisation resource hub
Whether you’re exploring academisation, planning a conversion, or managing a growing trust, this hub is your go-to destination. Packed with expert insights, practical tools, and strategic guidance, it’s designed to help schools and MATs stay informed, prepared, and ahead of the curve.
What a fully academised education system could look like by 2030
And how to prepare now
In this in-depth guide, we unpack the government’s 2030 vision for a fully trust-led system and explore what full academisation means for your school or trust. Discover what a future-ready MAT looks like, where your strategic priorities should lie today, and how to prepare for the changes ahead.
Whether you’re converting, growing, or simply future-proofing — this is your essential roadmap to navigate the next phase of education reform.
How to become a multi-academy trust
Hear from those that have walked in your shoes. In this video, Nathan Bates of De Curci Trust shares the story of how a group of schools partnered together to form a Trust.
Nathan discusses their approach to partnerships and growth, highlighting the advantages of becoming a Trust, including cost savings, enhanced services, and opportunities for substantial capital investments across the schools.
Hit ‘play’ to watch the short clip or click the button below get access to the full on-demand webinar.
Customer story: Little Way Catholic Educational Trust
Formed in January 2024, Little Way Catholic Educational Trust brought together six schools — most previously local authority–maintained, alongside one standalone academy.
In this story, discover how the trust successfully implemented Access Education Finance and Budgets to unify financial processes across all schools. By streamlining budgeting and improving financial visibility, they’ve laid the foundation for a fully centralised, future-ready finance system.
What is academisation and why do schools do it?
In this article, we explore the evolution of academisation in England — from its origins to the present day. You’ll learn what academisation means in practice, how the process works under a Labour government, what’s involved in becoming a multi-academy trust, and why so many schools are making the move.
Whether you’re exploring the basics or weighing up your next steps, this is your essential primer.
Templates for compliance-ready finance
Stay ahead of key deadlines and regulatory requirements with our practical finance compliance toolkit. Packed with ready-to-use checklists, timelines, key milestones, and self-assessment templates, this resource helps school and trust finance teams stay organised, audit-ready, and in control.
Academy conversion checklist
Converting to academy status is a pivotal step for any school – and getting it right requires detailed planning, compliance, and coordination across teams. Whether you’re joining a MAT or becoming a standalone academy, this practical checklist is designed to help school business leaders manage the transition with clarity and confidence. From early strategy to post-conversion compliance, we’ve broken down the key milestones and actions you’ll need to track.