Insights

Mergers, MATs, and Moving Parts: Navigating System Change in Growing Trusts

As the landscape of multi-academy trusts (MATs) continues to shift, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: consolidation. Where we once saw small, standalone trusts of six or seven schools, we’re now seeing a growing number of larger organisations, often the result of two or more smaller MATs merging. These new, larger trusts, some now managing 15 or more schools, are reshaping the way improvement, performance, and systems are managed across education.

The Power of Now: Why Accurate Live Data Matters

In today’s fast-paced school environment, decisions need to be made quickly and confidently. But how can we be sure those decisions are based on the right information? The answer lies in accurate live data.

IP Newsletter May 2025

In this month's edition of the iP Newsletter we cover the impact of live data, and how to efficiently manage your succession planning as we get closer to the end of the academic year.

How the iP Suite Enhances Self-Evaluation

Self-evaluation is essential for driving continuous improvement within educational institutions. It provides a structured approach for reviewing every aspect of an organisation's performance, from teaching and learning to leadership and operational management.

IP Newsletter April 2025

In this month's edition of the iP Newsletter we cover the importance of the self-evaluation process for whole-school improvement, the new Ofsted framework and how our new Ofsted Readiness Audit tool can help.

IP Newsletter March 2025

In this month's edition of the iP Newsletter, we dive into the updates we've brought to your system, the impact of CPD, and our partnership with Aspire:ED.