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What is the relationship with the University of Kent?

can, through UKAT, develop their practice and careers across multiple avenues. Whether working alongside our existing Principals, supporting Trust-wide initiatives, or learning new skills for their classroom, UKAT will be pleased to support your school/academy staff in the manner most effective for you. What can UKAT offer your governors? Local governance takes place in all UKAT academies and we look forward to welcoming your governors into our Trust. By working with UKAT, governors will have access to: • Governance training • Share best practice across UKAT • Engage with trust-wide skill audits and governance reviews • Work alongside trustees and University governance for the benefit of all UKAT academies In addition, UKAT’s governance clerking can support local governors in the creation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and information if appropriate. UKAT can also offer places on the UKAT Trust Board or trust committees upon discussion. Typically, the chair of each local governing body would be invited to become a member of the Trust board.

The University of Kent is a well-respected and established international university that attracts thousands of students from across the world. The University produces world-class research across its entire academic community and a high proportion of our researchers (85%) contributed work to the Research Excellence Frameworks. The University of Kent provides support and opportunities to UKAT across all levels of the Trust: • Governance – many of our trustees are University of Kent employees, who can support collaboration between the Trust and University • Students – as a UKAT school/academy, your students will have access to the University of Kent’s facilities and employment/careers offers • Staff – as a UKAT school/academy, your staff will have access to CPD opportunities through the University, and you will have access to the University’s ITT and ECT teachers.

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