Grow your Multi Academy Trust

At EducationRnR, we are dedicated growth specialists, adept at supporting Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and their executive teams in achieving sustainable and strategic expansion. Whether your goal is to grow gradually and sustainably or to pursue an aggressive growth strategy, our expertise and approach ensure that your trust is primed for success.

Understanding Capacity Before Expansion: A Strategic Necessity 

• Growth in education requires careful consideration of capacity and readiness. Before expanding, it’s crucial to ensure your trust has the infrastructure, resources and leadership in place to support new schools effectively. At educationRnR, we help you assess and build this capacity, ensuring that your trust is ready for growth before taking the leap.

Defining Target Areas and School Demographics 

• Our team works closely with you to identify strategic target areas for expansion. We analyse school demographics, community needs and potential synergies with your trust’s existing schools. This targeted approach ensures that each new addition to your trust enhances your overall educational offering and aligns with your strategic goals.

Growth Mindset and Language 

• We believe in fostering a growth mindset within your trust. This involves embracing change, seeking continuous improvement and viewing challenges as opportunities. Our support includes coaching and training for your executive team in growth language and positive approaches to leadership and management. By embedding a growth mindset, your trust can navigate expansion with confidence and resilience.

Comprehensive Growth Strategy Development 

• We work with your executive team to develop a comprehensive growth strategy tailored to your trust’s vision and goals. This includes setting clear objectives, timelines and metrics for success.

Capacity Building 

• Before embarking on expansion, we help you build the necessary capacity within your trust. This involves evaluating and enhancing your governance structures, financial management, human resources and educational support services.

School Identification and Acquisition 

• Identifying and acquiring new schools requires a strategic approach. We assist in identifying potential schools for inclusion in your trust, conducting due diligence and managing the acquisition process to ensure a smooth transition.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Successful growth requires the support of your community and stakeholders. We provide guidance on effective communication strategies, community engagement and stakeholder management to foster a positive environment for growth.

Sustainable and Aggressive Growth Options 

• Whether your strategy involves steady, sustainable growth or an aggressive expansion approach, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs. Our expertise ensures that, regardless of the pace, your trust grows in a way that is manageable and beneficial.

Expertise and Experience 

• Our team has extensive experience in supporting MATs through various stages of growth. We bring a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in expanding a trust.

Tailored Support 

• We recognise that each trust is unique. Our services are customised to address your specific goals, challenges and context, ensuring that our support is relevant and impactful.

Positive and Proactive Approach 

• We believe in the power of a positive approach to growth. By focusing on opportunities, fostering a growth mindset and using proactive strategies, we help your trust navigate expansion confidently and successfully.

End-to-End Service 

• From initial strategy development to capacity building and school acquisition, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring a seamless and effective growth process.

If your Multi-Academy Trust is looking to expand and thrive, educationRnR is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our specialised growth services and how we can support your executive team in achieving your vision.