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Minister opens door to MATs

Schools minister Nick Gibb has said he would support the idea of some local authorities launching their own multi-academy trusts (MATs).

Schools minister Nick Gibb has said he would support the idea of some local authorities launching their own multi-academy trusts (MATs).

Speaking to the BBC, Mr Gibb said the Government would ‘encourage' local authorities that have a ‘very good approach' to overseeing their own schools creating MATs.

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