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 Board Currently nine directors Range of skills In attendance Sets strategic direction

Committees Finance 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