For information on the Diocesan Multi Academy Trust please click here. For a list of schools already in an Academy Trust, please see schools sorted alphabetically by Academy Trust | PDF Converting to Academy statusGoverning Bodies considering conversion to Academy status are encouraged to refer to the documents listed below: Memorandum of Understanding | Weblink DBE Academy Strategy | PDF A template declaration for Diocesan MAT August 2019 | Word | PDF A template declaration for local MAT August 2019 | Word | PDF Church schools are also advised to make early contact with the Diocesan Director of Education, Jane Sheat so that appropriate support and guidance can be offered. Schools seeking Diocesan Board of Education consent (a statutory requirement for VC and VA schools alike) are advised that DBE Meetings are scheduled to take place on the following dates in 2021:
In addition Governors may seek consent outside these scheduled meetings from a Committee of the DBE established with delegated powers. Please contact the Diocesan Director of Education, Jane Sheat in the first instance. Additional resourcesMemorandum of Understanding | Weblink Church academies: model documents | Weblink Education and Adoption Act 2016 | Weblink Education Excellence Everywhere White Paper | Weblink Academies Financial Handbook | Weblink |