Setting up or changing the status of a school
Converting to an academy. Opening a free or studio school, university or independent school. Set up a multi-academy trust (MAT).
Services
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Application processes for mainstream and special schools applying to convert to academy status.
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Set up a free school - find out what you need to do and how to increase your chance of success
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Template documents with standard articles of association for different types of academy trust.
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Model funding agreements for schools or groups establishing a new multi-academy trust and single or multi-academy trusts establishing new academies and free schools.
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Application form, proprietor details form and submission checklist to register an independent school in England.