Independent/state school partnerships and working together

Nicky Morgan (in debate They Work For You): '...we announced that 18 new primary independent/state school partnerships had been awarded DFE funding, so this is already happening.'

MAT-to-MAT handover of Essex academy

The Essex Chronicle reports that a letter to parents shows Lilac Sky academies trust is in discussions with the regional schools commissioner, Tim Coulson, for a new trust to take over (Tabor Academy) at the end of the current term.

Spat reveals advance funding and unseen financial barriers to conversion

From the Leicester Mercury: The DfE replied to the newspaper's questions about an alleged spat between Lord Nash, Education Minister and Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor.