Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 113239
Multi-academy Trusts: Corporate Governance
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Antonia Bance
Labour — Tipton and Wednesbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has issued guidance to multi-academy trusts on the necessary characteristics, qualities and attributes of chairs.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe department’s ’Academy trust governance guide’ and ‘Academy trust handbook’ set out the role and responsibilities of the chair of trustees. The guidance also outlines the skills, expertise, and behaviours that any trustee needs for the board to carry o...
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