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Sam Holderness of ASCL Premier Partner Academy21 highlights how MATs and schools are using digital solutions to enhance inclusion and address challenges such as staff shortages and rising student needs. 

Prioritising a diverse curriculum and inclusive culture is essential to building an environment where every student and colleague feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed. EDI Leaders’ Network member Gemma Hathaway shares the evidence and different approaches used by her trust to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all. 

The government's recent announcement that Trust Capacity Funding is being withdrawn has prompted ASCL Vice President Stephen Brierley to reflect on collaboration, and whether in the long-term, making collaboration harder to achieve might eventually be seen as a mistake.

Following the recent change in government, now is the time to reflect on the progress made in governance and forming partnerships with other education settings, as well as explore what the future might hold for collaborative systems, writes ASCL’s Thomas Freeney.