A report by a committee of MPs said that it supported the development of school partnerships. It identified a need for better data, and called for more evaluation and oversight. It also recommended that the Office for Standards in Education should be given powers to inspect academy chains.

Source: School Partnerships and Cooperation, Fourth Report (Session 2013–14), HC 269, House of Commons Education Select Committee, TSO

Links: Report | NAHT press release | Guardian report

Date: 2013-Nov