That Torbay Council will not proceed with establishing a Local Authority Multi-Academy Trust at this time. The Council will instead adopt a strategic facilitation role, clearly communicate its position to maintained schools and support them to identify suitable, high-quality trust partners. Trust-matching and support activity will emphasise sustainable governance, school improvement capacity, financial resilience, inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), community collaboration and commitment to Torbay’s place-based priorities.