Our advice is based on information provided in the briefing paper " FAQs: Academies and Free Schools" and the " Seventh Report of Session 2016 to 2017 relating to Multi-academy trusts" by the House of Commons Education Committee.

It provides an update on several issues which may affect members, including employment arrangements of staff, accountability measures currently in place, and options that members may recommend to their governing bodies where separation from their multi-academy trust is being considered.