Guidance previously developed jointly by ASCL, Browne Jacobson, and the National Governance Association (NGA), has been updated by the NGA (November 2025).
It is intended to give maintained school leaders and governing boards an understanding of the MAT structure and its potential benefits.
The guide covers:
- identifying potential organisations to join with
- conducting due diligence
- consulting with stakeholders
- the academisation process
Download the guidance here
Further information
Watch this recording of NGA's webinar
Growing your multi-academy trust from 12 November 2025 (NGA membership not required).