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The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust
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Membership
Church schools and community schools
Outstanding schools, good schools, schools requiring improvement, sponsored academies
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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
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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
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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
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Documents• Articles of Association
Financial handbook
Appendices to financial handbook
Scheme of delegation
Pay policy
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The MAT BoardCurrently nine directors
Range of skills
In attendance
Sets strategic direction
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CommitteesFinance and estates
Audit
Pay and Personnel
Standards and ethos
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Local governing body
• Setting strategic direction for own school
Setting budget for own school
Focus on standards and quality of education
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Regional hubs
Working in partnership
Sharing resources and expertise