This section contains information and guidance about the protection of school playing fields and several disposal of assets issues. It also includes information about transfer of land and property when schools change category and compulsory purchase orders.
Guidance concerning the procedures and legislation governing the disposal and change of use of school land and the protection of school playing fields.
General article 07 November 2012
Information about the ALB reform and schools capital funding.
General article 04 July 2011
Information about the law on closure of a foundation, trust or voluntary school in particular reference to the land.
General article 26 April 2012
Overview of the capital allocations 2012-13 and related ministerial letters.
General article 26 April 2012
Information about section 554 and the actions needed to be taken by trusts when church schools close.
General article 26 April 2012
Guidance on the regulations concerning the transfer of land when a school switches status.
General article 26 April 2012
Departmental advice for local authorities, governing bodies, foundation bodies, trustees, diocesan authorities, voluntary bodies, academies and sports organisations on protecting school playing fields.
Departmental advice 07 November 2012
