What are academy schools, and why are all schools in Croydon now under mats, or Multi Academy Trusts? We dove into our most in-depth report yet to find out. Featuring a host of dodgy characters including two unlikely lords, my old headteacher and a series of high paid CEOs intent on turning schools into businesses.

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