What are the rules around membership of an academy trust, including numbers, make-up, and selection process?
The existing governing body, foundation body or trust will form the academy trust, which will then appoint the governing body. Although there is no limit, we would expect the academy trust to comprise at least three people – one person appointed by the Secretary of State (should he choose to appoint), the Chair of the governing body and any additional members appointed by the members, if unanimously agreed by the members of the trust.