Investigate academy trust finances and staffing decisions

Background

Introduce independent oversight of academy trusts, require transparency on finances and staffing, and investigate the impact of frontline staff cuts. Ensure funding is prioritised for children and that trusts are held accountable for decisions affecting pupils.

Additional details

Frontline school staff are being reduced despite already stretched resources, impacting children’s support and wellbeing. At the same time, there is limited transparency around trust spending. Parents deserve accountability for decisions that directly affect their children.