24 July 2024

Trust Leadership Today – Leader Profile: Andrew Thraves

Andrew Thraves is an Associate Partner in AQ’s Schools Practice, and a founding member of Trust Leadership Todays editorial advisory board, the new Schools Management Plus publication which promises a new voice for the academy sector in England. In his article, he shared his ideas for the new magazine as well as Multi Academy Trust’s in changing times.

You can read an excerpt below and the full article on pages 37-38 here.

“The culture of a MAT is its philosophy, it’s raison d ‘ete. Andrew explains: ‘Schools need to see the MAT as having a readily identifiable purpose. Externally, it’s about that MAT being a key influence in the local community. Additionally, the importance of a strong and proactive relationship between the Chair and the CEO of the trust is essential.’ Anderson Quigley, the recruitment specialist for schools, are currently undertaking significant research into this area.”

You can learn more about our research, including how to take part if you are a Chair or a CEO of a SAT/MAT here.