On Monday 28 March, the Government published the Schools White Paper. The Education Secretary - Nadhim Zahawi - presented the White Paper to the House of Commons. Stephen pressed him on Multi-Academy trusts.
The document, called “Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child”, outlines the Government’s vision for schools for the next eight years. Nadhim Zahawi launched its publication at a visit to Monega Primary School in East Ham.
During the Education Secretary’s statement in the House of Commons, Stephen raised the problems around Multi-Academy trusts. He said “I welcome his proposal to allow local authorities to set up and lead trusts. Does he have plans, as has been reported, also to allow schools to exit from MATs that do not suit them, and to increase the accountability of trusts to local authorities?”
You can watch Stephen’s full question - and the Minister’s response - below.