Australian officials have been looking at replicating England’s MAT system, but won't be adopting all of what they’ve seen, writes @wbickfordsmith.bsky.social

Thanks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social for publishing this piece on the work we’re doing in Tasmania – trialling a new school system inspired by England’s strongest multi-academy trusts.

New Substack: Last week’s reshuffle means many ministers are stepping into new roles - some for the very first time. I’ve written an article with advice on how they can get off to a strong start. open.substack.com/pub/wbickfor...

“[N]othing gets cut but nothing gets funded properly” is spot on. Because government lacks a real strategic centre, departments often try to make savings by cutting big, effective programmes (because that’s where the money is) while protecting smaller, weaker ones.

I’ve written a piece for @schoolsweek.bsky.social on what a better future for Britain’s children could look like - and the bold leadership we need to make it real. schoolsweek.co.uk/politicians-...