Financial planning in a primary-school multi-academy trust

Good data is at the heart of good decision-making, but how does a new board member navigate the world of education data and the jargon? This short session provides the facts for any new board member on education data, including key stage 2, key stage 4 forecasts and attainment, GCSEs, Progress 8, Attainment 8.  

It will also cover the basics on performance tables, tracking progress of disadvantaged groups and benchmarking to help those brand new to education provide challenge and support to education leaders. 

Session holder: Lee Mason Ellis, CEO, The Pioneer Academy and Ann Slade, Chief Finance and Operating Officer, The Pioneer Academy