Multi Academy Trust Information

Multi Academy Trust Frequently Asked Questions

When will we establish the Multi Academy Trust (MAT)?

We are establishing a MAT so that Buckden can continue to develop as it has done since 2011 when it became a Single Academy Trust. We are directing this move and have set this up, it is led by Alison Anderson (CEO).

What is the benefit of becoming to a MAT?

Benefits are:

As we are setting up a MAT we have a say in the direction of the MAT and autonomy that Buckden can have.
Career progression for teachers/staff without them having to leave the school
Sharing of pedagogical practices that will enhance the offer at Buckden
Staff being able to work in a community of colleagues
Retention of staff
a distinct model of teaching and learning
a system for training teachers and other staff
deployment of staff across the chain to support
centralising resources and systems
geographical proximity
back-office support that could eventually be available from MATs makes it possible for school leaders to focus on instructional leadership, while the central team takes care of finance, administrative functions and HR. Because the MAT can employ specialists, those functions can be managed in a smoother and more efficient way than they could do at school level.
providing subject expertise
shared planning
shared examples of good practice
shared resources
shared assessment and moderation
broadening teachers’ skills in foundation subjects such as: art, music, and PE
developing buddying/mentoring systems to enhance teaching and learning.

What will change for the pupil’s, parents/carers and teaching colleagues at Buckden?

Nothing will change primarily initially. As things progress and more schools become part of the MAT alongside us then there is likely to be a governance structure change, but this is some way off but will not impact the day to day running of the school.