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List of dioceses participating in the MAT formation pilot

Updated 20 June 2022

Applies to England

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Participating dioceses

Catholic Church

The following diocese have confirmed their participation:

  • The Diocese of Clifton: The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
  • The Diocese of Clifton: The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust
  • The Archdiocese of Birmingham: Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi-Academy Company
  • The Diocese of Lancaster: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust
  • The Archdiocese of Southwark: South East London Catholic Academy Trust
  • The Diocese of Hallam: St. Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust
  • The Diocese of Hallam: St. Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Church of England

The following dioceses have confirmed their participation:

  • The Diocese of Worcester: Elements Diocesan Learning Trust
  • The Diocese of Lincoln: The St. Lawrence Academy
  • The Diocese of Leeds: Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust
  • The Diocese of Gloucester: The North Cotswolds Schools Federation Multi Academy Trust

Further information about the pilot

This pilot supported the costs of creating new, strong, church-led multi-academy trusts for Catholic and Church of England schools in England.

Church schools not taking part in the pilot can still join or set up a trust - you should speak to your diocese and your regional director.

You may also find it useful to read the ‘building strong academy trusts’ document available from multi-academy trusts: establishing and developing your trust.

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