Beleaguered academy trust bosses could face 鈥測et more bureaucracy鈥� and the prospect of being handcuffed to long-term contracts through Labour鈥檚 flagship energy scheme, union chiefs fear. Government officials will write into academy rules that trusts should join the 鈥� which they say could save schools tens of thousands of pounds 鈥� or provide a 鈥済ood reason鈥� for opting out. But, once they sign up, trusts will have to give 30 months鈥� notice to leave for another energy provider. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.