1. Beyond the Consultation
Legally, MATs have to hold a consultation phase when a new academy is set to join their Trust. This is the time to gather feedback from stakeholders, including staff, governors, parents and carers, and pupils.
The end of the consultation period is the end of the Department for Education’s statutory onboarding phase. But don’t think that this means your onboarding work is done. For a smooth transition, the consultation period should be considered just the beginning of the journey.