Church of England multi-academy trust in the North West

From: http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/education/schools-consult-on-academy-future-1-6061119 


"A church school is consulting on converting to become the Fylde coast’s latest academy. St George’s School, Marton, is consulting on becoming a Church of England academy.

A new Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is to be established, called Cidari Education, which St George’s School could join.

Headteacher Dan Berry has said the move is not about “being anti-local authority” but looking at “opportunities” available to the school on Cherry Tree Road. Governors of the school, and its headteacher, have said the consultation is responding to the changes to education.

“The decision to create MAT and to engage with the academies agenda is not about being anti-local authority but is about working positively with the opportunities we are provided with. “We have to recognise the world of education is changing significantly and we have to be actively involved if we are to make the best of these challenges.”