Multi-Academy Trusts
Strengthening Citizenship, Personal Development and the broader civic mission of education across your Multi-Academy Trust
Elevate Your MAT’s Ethos with High-Quality Citizenship Education
How is your Multi-Academy Trust ensuring that all students develop as informed, confident, and responsible individuals? Does your MAT’s mission include equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to navigate an ever-changing world, think critically, and engage with society?
For over 20 years, the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) has supported schools and educators in delivering high-quality Citizenship education—ensuring that every young person receives their statutory entitlement. Our work aligns with MAT priorities by embedding a curriculum that strengthens Personal Development, supports Ofsted compliance, and enhances whole-school ethos.
Ensure Citizenship Education is a Strength Across Your Trust
Citizenship education is vital in preparing students for life in modern Britain. It directly supports Ofsted’s Personal Development judgment and contributes to key educational priorities across MATs, including:
- Embedding Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development
- Reinforcing fundamental British values
- Addressing key aspects of the RSHE framework
- Enhancing financial literacy, media literacy, and political understanding
MAT-wide planning for Citizenship not only strengthens Ofsted outcomes but also enhances social cohesion, encourages active participation in democracy, and prepares students with the skills to critically engage with society.
Get Started Today – Download Our Free MAT Guide
Discover how ACT can support your Trust in delivering high-quality Citizenship education. Download our free School & College Membership Taster Pack and gain access to essential resources, expert guidance, and a network of support to strengthen Citizenship across your MAT.
“Being a member of ACT means I get support from Citizenship specialists, a fantastic Journal and access to high quality CPD”
Helen Blachford Subject Director of Personal Development and Curriculum Leader - Bohunt Trust
Embedding a Consistent and High-Quality Citizenship Curriculum Across Your Trust
Planning and delivering Citizenship education across multiple schools requires a strategic approach. ACT works closely with MATs to support the development of a structured, progressive, and impactful Citizenship curriculum that ensures:
- Consistency across schools – a well-sequenced and coherent curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum and Ofsted requirements
- Integration with whole-school values – embedding Citizenship into your Trust’s ethos, reinforcing student voice, democratic participation, and active citizenship
- Scalability and flexibility – tailored solutions that support different school contexts while maintaining high standards.
By embedding Citizenship education into MAT-wide planning, schools can ensure all students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage with society and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Supporting Schools Across Your Trust to Deliver Outstanding Citizenship Education
CPD and Professional Learning for MAT-wide Impact
ACT provides expert professional development opportunities for teachers across your MAT, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to Citizenship education. Our CPD programme equips educators with:
- Best practice strategies for delivering Citizenship as a statutory subject
- Practical insights into Ofsted’s Personal Development criteria
- Opportunities to collaborate and share expertise across schools
Additionally, our flagship annual conference and policy engagement events give your teachers direct access to subject experts, policymakers, and leading practitioners.
Curriculum and Resources for a Progressive, Trust-Wide Approach
We provide a structured and sequenced model curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring high-quality Citizenship education across all schools in your Trust. Our resources support teachers in delivering:
- Engaging, real-world learning experiences
- Investigative projects and active citizenship opportunities
- Clear progression and consistency across your MAT’s Citizenship provision
Research and Insight to Strengthen Your MAT’s Citizenship Provision
ACT is working with Middlesex University on a national research project to evaluate the impact of Citizenship education in schools. By participating, your MAT can:
- Benchmark its approach against national best practices
- Strengthen Ofsted reporting with robust data on Personal Development
- Drive evidence-based improvements in Citizenship teaching and learning.
“It is so inspiring to be part of a community making such a difference in the lives of our pupils – you never feel alone.”
Bryden Joy Lead Practitioner for Citizenship and PSHE, Ormiston Academies Trust
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