Guidance
Regulation of schools and academies with exempt charity status
Guidance about the regulation of schools and academies as exempt charities.
Applies to England
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This is for exempt charities:
- academy trusts
- sixth-form colleges
- voluntary-aided schools
- voluntary-controlled schools
- foundation trust schools
It outlines:
- the role of the Secretary of State for Education as Principal Regulator
- exempt charities’ duties and responsibilities
Voluntary schools are established by a religious organisation, and partly or entirely funded by a local authority.
Updates to this page
Published 14 February 2014