BEA guidance
Business partnerships for multi-academy trusts
A coordinated programme can help a trust build consistent, well-governed relationships with businesses across multiple school communities.
How it works
Trust-wide framework
Use consistent processes across academies.
Local flexibility
Match each school with appropriate local businesses.
Governance evidence
Report activity and outcomes centrally.
Build a structured local partnership
The BEA model brings together due diligence, matching, ongoing support and impact reporting. This helps both sectors understand expectations and maintain a useful, appropriate relationship.
Discuss a partnership