A prominent academy trust that issued six of its central team with Teslas will make huge cuts after plunging almost £500,000 into the red.  Aspirations Academies Trust plans to make more than £3 million of savings by “remodelling” its curriculum and staffing, reducing central support and “reshaping senior leadership structures” after racking up seven-figure losses last year.  The chain of 16 schools in west London, Oxfordshire and Dorset blamed unfunded pay awards and falling rolls for the downturn, as well as “unfavourable government policies”.  ‘Unfavourable government policies’ A spokesperson said it was in regular contact with the Department for Education and had “a clear plan to rebuild reserves”, adding: “Our priority remains providing an exceptional education for every pupil, and we are confident in the steps being taken to secure the trust’s long-term stability.” Accounts show Aspirations ended the last financial year £486,000 in the red, having been just over £1 million in surplus 12 months earlier. Its policy is to have £3.1 million, equating to 4 per cent of income, in savings.  The board …