Academies

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23 July 2026 Academies
Academy Trust Handbook 2026: what’s changing from 1 October

The Department for Education has published the Academy Trust Handbook…

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16 July 2026 Academies
Primary PE and Sport Premium Return: what schools need to know for 2025/26

The Department for Education has issued updated guidance for primary…

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18 June 2026 Academies
Academy Finance Update: Key DfE Changes and Governance Themes for Financial Controllers (March–June 2026)

Over the past three months the Department for Education has…

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04 June 2026 Academies
Is your academy trust’s Budget Forecast Return robust and realistic?

Academy trusts are once again preparing to submit their Budget…

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07 May 2026 Academies
Why benchmarking has become essential for academy trusts in 2026

Academy trusts across the UK are operating in an increasingly…

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28 April 2026 Academies
2026 Academies Benchmarking Report

The academies sector continues to face a challenging environment, with…

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03 April 2026 Academies
Academies Accounts Direction 2025–26: Key updates for academy trusts

The Department for Education’s (DfE) Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) 2025–26…

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