Would you welcome a conversation about MAT growth and academy conversion? Why not speak to our experts at our virtual drop-in session for trusts and schools?
We know many of you are considering future strategy and planning for the next academic year. Particularly as we head towards another general election, we are aware many of you are planning well ahead to secure the Department’s approval to grow, before the pre-election purdah period gets underway. You may have also read the Department’s recent commissioning guidance over the summer about the creation, consolidation and growth of academy trusts which continues to set out the Department’s overall vision for all schools, over time, to be part of a multi academy trust.
Our Education Team has particular experience supporting MATs to grow:
- our dedicated MAT growth and academy conversion team have advised over 1,500 schools nationwide on the academy conversion process since 2010;
- we have also advised on many MAT mergers, SAT to MAT conversions and academy transfers;
- our particular strength is in establishing and expanding MATs from providing initial support with scoping, options and ideas, through to support undertaking due diligence, seeking relevant consents, the application process and the eventual conversion, transfer or merger process;
- our experience, particularly on growth projects involving multiple schools, will be invaluable in streamlining the process;
- we act in connection with all types of trusts and schools, including those who may already be working collaboratively together in anticipation of joining up more formally under a MAT structure; and
- we are immersed in the Education sector and have a wealth of experience to draw on.
Our dedicated team, including Andrea Squires and Anna Shadbolt, regularly support trusts plan for future growth.
Book an appointment: We are hosting a virtual “drop in” clinic on Thursday 19th October from 2pm to 4pm, and whether you are an existing client to the firm or not we would be delighted to hear from you about your plans and to answer your questions on anything concerning this area.
Book a 20 minute, no obligation appointment with one of our specialist solicitors:
If you need more urgent advice on this area before the two sessions, please call 0345 070 4450 or email academyhotline@wslaw.co.uk and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your enquiry. Please also feel free to pass this invitation onto your contacts or the schools you are looking to collaborate with if you think they will benefit from speaking to us.
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