The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust

Membership

Church schools and community schools

Outstanding schools, good schools, schools requiring improvement, sponsored academies

Advantages

Focus on interdependence rather than independence

Greater resilience and capacity as a group

• Greater stability and security for the future

• Strong links with other Church schools in the Diocese

Accountability and responsibility

Responsibility for schools in the MAT is held by the MAT Board

Board is accountable to the Secretary of State for the funding agreement and standards

Delegated responsibility to local governing bodies

Financial responsibilities

Company limited by guarantee

Ultimately responsible for stewardship of funds

Delegate budget to schools/top-slicing

Board must have the skills, knowledge and experience to run the academy trust

Documents• Articles of Association

Financial handbook

Appendices to financial handbook

Scheme of delegation

Pay policy

The MAT BoardCurrently nine directors

Range of skills

In attendance

Sets strategic direction

CommitteesFinance and estates

Audit

Pay and Personnel

Standards and ethos

Local governing body

• Setting strategic direction for own school

Setting budget for own school

Focus on standards and quality of education

Regional hubs

Working in partnership

Sharing resources and expertise