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Multi-Academy Trusts (Ofsted Inspection)
08 September 2021
Lead MP
Jonathan Gullis
Debate Type
General Debate
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EducationTaxation
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Jonathan Gullis raised concerns about multi-academy trusts (ofsted inspection) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The MP proposes a Bill that amends section 5 of the Education Act 2005 to allow Ofsted to inspect governing bodies of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). He highlights the importance of providing children with the best education possible and acknowledges the Conservative government's improvements in educational standards since 2010. However, he expresses concerns about accountability within MATs due to recent scandals involving excessive salaries and poor performance by some trusts. He argues for a fair, transparent, and accountable system that ensures proper oversight of MATs without creating additional bureaucracy for teachers.
Jonathan Gullis
Con
Stoke-on-Trent North
The MP emphasises the need to extend Ofsted's remit to include inspections of multi-academy trusts' governance, financial management, and leadership. He advocates for using successful trusts as engines of school improvement while ensuring transparency and accountability through his proposed Bill.
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