As multi-academy trusts (MATs) continue to grow, so too does the complexity of managing compliance, safeguarding, and operational risk across multiple schools. Ensuring consistency, maintaining oversight, and meeting evolving regulatory requirements can place significant pressure on central teams and school leaders alike. That’s where Handsam Ltd provides essential support. The Challenge for MATs MATs must balance central governance with local autonomy, ensuring that all scho

Managing school policies is essential for compliance, safeguarding, and effective governance—but for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), it can be time-consuming and complex. Handsam supports schools with expert policy templates, alongside review and writing services that ensure documentation is accurate, up to date, and aligned with the latest DfE, HSE, and Ofsted requirements. Practical Support for Schools and MATs Handsam’s policy templates offer a clear, compliant st

EdTech, short for educational technology, refers to the use of digital tools, platforms, and software to support teaching, learning, and the wider management of education settings. EdTech includes everything from learning platforms and online training to safeguarding systems, assessment tools, and compliance software. In today’s education landscape, it plays a vital role in helping schools work more effectively and support better outcomes for pupils and staff. What Does EdTec