This section contains guidance on a range of subjects, including
You can access a tool to build draft statutory notices in the members area to make changes to schools.
Advice for local authorities (LAs) and new school proposers on the new arrangements for establishing schools, including the academy/Free School presumption, introduced by the Education Act 2011.
Departmental advice 17 May 2013
Information and links seeking proposers to establish a new academy or free school.
Multi-page article 09 May 2013
Download a list of designated rural schools.
Multi-page article 04 October 2012
Guidance on planning and developing special educational provision.
Multi-page article 27 September 2012
A table of proposals and consolidated regulations.
Multi-page article 27 September 2012
Information for schools wishing to become foundation or trust schools.
Multi-page article 27 September 2012
Guidance on the process to follow when making organisation changes to a school.
Multi-page article 27 September 2012
Guidance on using the notice builder tool.
Multi-page article 26 April 2012
