Exploring governance in two chains of academy schools: A comparative case study. (May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salokangas, Maija; Chapman, Christopher
• Other Names: Simkins Tim guest-editor.; Woods Philip guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Educational management administration & leadership. Volume 42:Number 3(2014:May)
• Page Start: 372
• Page End: 386
• Publication Date: 2014-05
• Subjects: academies -- autonomy -- chains -- governance; 371.207
• DOI: 10.1177/1741143214521588
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-1432

Abstract

Although the number and size of academy chains in England is still increasing, the implications of these arrangements at a local level remain under-researched. This article reports findings from a comparative case study focusing on governance arrangements and sponsor involvement in two chains of academies. The findings suggest that the policy and practice of these multi-academy sponsors define the autonomy of the individual academies within the chains, so that the level of autonomy individual academies experience varies significantly between, as well as within, chains.