MAT SHOWCASE 2025
A dedicated space showcasing groundbreaking practices implemented by Multi Academy Trusts
The MAT Showcase
Showcasing MAT Innovations That Inspire
At the Schools & Academies Show, we believe the best ideas spark from open conversations and bold thinking. That’s why, new for 2025, we’ve introduced the MAT Showcase to the show floor - providing a unique space for trusts to take centre stage and showcase the creative and innovative practices they have been engaging in.
This interactive new feature brings something fresh to the floor! The MAT Showcase gives you exclusive access to the cutting-edge work being undertaken across leading MATs, from efficient business management and innovative technology integration to effective retention, attendance and estate management strategy.
Get ready for soapbox talks, live demonstrations and engaging discussion as a careful selection of the UK’s leading trusts take to the MAT Showcase to share their journeys and solutions to some of the biggest challenges currently facing the trust system.
Leading the Way in Educational Excellence
Whether you’re looking for guidance on operational excellence, integrating tech into your school estates or improving staff retention, the MAT Showcase is your chance to ask questions, discover solutions to your biggest challenges and gain inspiration from trusts leading the way and showcasing excellence.
Live Demonstrations
Live teaching demonstrations will allow you to see first-hand exactly how technology can be interwoven into quality first teaching, at any key stage, to support pupil outcomes.
Soapbox Talks
Soapbox talks will provide informal and relaxed spaces to speak with representatives present and hear from them about the journey their trust has undertaken.
Get Answers & Engage
Trust representatives will be available throughout the day, allowing delegates to ask questions, explore ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Driving Change & Delivering Impact
MAT’s Featured in the Showcase:
Ideas don’t spread on their own; they thrive through connections, shared understanding, and finding common ground. That’s the essence of the MAT Showcase; an opportunity for delegates and trusts to share their stories, experiences, and journeys, to sparking meaningful change.
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust
19th & 20th November 2025
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is nationally recognised for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to transforming outcomes for young people. We create schools that inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence, places where every student can thrive.
Our work extends beyond the classroom, uniting technology, culture and community partnerships to enrich learning and raise aspirations. From digital innovation to collaborations in music and the arts, our academies are shaping the future of education.
Across the two days of the Show, we’ll share how these values come to life; on Day 1 with SMART Technologies, showcasing how digital tools empower teachers and engage learners, and on Day 2 with Shireland CBSO Academy, where music and education transform young lives.
STEP Academy Trust
19th November 2025
On the first day of the show, Step Academy Trust will we showcasing their innovative approaches to teacher retention and recruitment. Ensuring trusts have the right people in the right place to deliver the best possible outcomes for their setting is a key challenge faced by the sector at the minute. STEP have met this challenge head on through the development of their teacher training and CPD programs. With a strong correlation between staff CPD and retention, STEP are able to share valuable insights on how their staff development program builds a highly skilled workforce.
Oasis Community Learning
19th & 20th November 2025
On the first day of the show, Oasis Community Learning will be presenting their work on the MindEdu programme. This mental health and consultation service supports staff in meeting the wellbeing needs of their pupils. On the second day, they will be showcasing their innovative approach to the training of Designated Safeguarding Leaders. Oasis have fostered strong links with local university to provide two masters level modules along with three levels of skills training for this role.
St Bart's Multi- Academy Trust
19th November 2025
St. Bart’s Multi-Academy Trust will be joining the first day of the show to share how they have embedded sustainable practices across every level of their Trust, from classrooms to leadership, operations to curriculum. The work in this area has fostered real cultural change and a shift in mindset across the trust. With a pledge to become zero carbon by 2030 and drive integrate sustainability into their curricular, values and ethos, St. Bart's have some highly thoughtful work to share.
Watch the video to find out more here!
Ark Schools
20th November 2025
Ark Teacher Training will be joining the MAT Showcase to share how we are developing the next generation of exceptional teachers for schools across the country. Our nationally recognised programme provides high-quality, research-informed training that equips new teachers to make an immediate impact in the classroom.
Working in partnership with over 100 schools and multiple MATs, Ark Teacher Training offers a unique, practice-based route into teaching — combining world-class pedagogy, intensive coaching, and a deep commitment to inclusion. With over 80% of our trainees remaining in their schools or trusts after qualifying, we’re proud to help build a sustainable teacher pipeline for the sector.
We’re excited to be part of the showcase to share our insights, partnerships, and success in developing confident, new teachers who change lives.
Lift Schools
20th November 2025
Lift Schools will be joining us in the MAT Showcase on November 20th to share their work on the trust’s AI strategy. Lift have explored how AI can alleviate workload, enhance well-being, and free up valuable time for teachers through the AI Works pilot. They have seen remarkable success in this initiative, with participating teachers saving the equivalent of 109 hours over the course of the year. We are very excited that they will be joining us to share their insights and success in relation to adoption and implementation of AI through their AI Strategy.
