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Building strong academy trusts

This document:

• sets out the vision and design principles for the academies programme
• provides guidance on joining, creating and growing academy trusts

Trust partnerships guidance

This document:

• explains what trust partnerships are and how they work
• provides some examples of trusts and schools who have entered into a partnership

Trust partnership service level agreement

This is an example of the legal document required to formalise a trust partnership. It has been written for use by a multi-academy trust and school but can be adapted where needed.

MAT assurance framework

This is a voluntary tool to help academy trusts understand their most significant areas of strength and challenge.

Information to support local authorities interested in setting up a multi-academy trust is also available.