This section provides information and guidance for local authorities (LAs) to clarify roles and responsibilities in helping schools to move towards academy status. This includes guidance on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Local authorities
Advice on fair access protocols
Information on advice from the Department for academies and local authorities on fair access protocols.
General article 29 November 2012
Academy arrangements and the Local Government Pension Scheme
This page contains guidance on how the Local Goevernment Pension Scheme (LGPS) applies to academies.
FAQ 20 November 2012
Local government pensions scheme
Information and guidance for acadamies in the local government pension scheme, and implications for schools converting to academy status.
General article 23 May 2012
Local authorities FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the impact academies will have on their local authority and information on the role LAs will play in new academies.
FAQ 30 April 2012
