Co-op plans to take over failing schools in north of England

Group to quadruple its presence in academies from 12 to 40 with £3.5m investment The Co-op is planning a major push into running schools after its exit from banking helped the group bounce back into the black. The mutual is to invest £3.5m in expanding academies from 12 to 40 over three years with a plan to take over failing schools in the north of England. Continue reading...