New research by the Sutton Trust shows that nearly half of academy leaders in England believe autonomy associated with their status has either had «no effect or a negative impact» in the classroom. (educationbusinessuk.net)
The survey of over 1,000 school leaders across England by the National Foundation for Educational Research found that despite 42 per cent of the sample of 143 academy leaders saying academy autonomy had a positive effect in the classroom, 30 per cent believed it had no effect. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Despite this, the report stated that the Trust was «supported well» by its finance and HR systems, and relationships with academy leaders were positive. (educationbusinessuk.net)