The Secretary of State has outlined that the government’s vision is for every school to be part of a family of schools in a strong multi-academy trust.

In the Summer, the Department for Education will begin undertaking research and speaking to school leaders with a view to further simplifying the process of joining a trust.

£10 million for intensive support has been announced for four areas of the country, to increase the proportion of pupils in good or outstanding schools in:

‘Plymouth, Ashfield & Mansfield, South Sefton & North Liverpool, and North Durham & City – where there is high potential for rapid improvement.

The investment will help local schools join strong trusts and drive up standards

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-support-for-local-areas-to-drive-up-school-standards