Department For Education
January 30
15:00
2023
Details
These guidance documents and forms are for academy trusts.
Making significant changes to an open academy guidance is for academy trusts wishing to make organisational changes to their school. Changes include:
- physical expansion
- merging with another academy
- changing the schools age range
- changing the schools faith designation
The guidance sets out the process trusts need to follow, and explains which application form to complete.
The forms to request a significant change are available in OpenDocument format and in Word.
Closure of an academy by mutual agreement guidance explains when the closure of an academy might be an appropriate solution to address standards or viability issues. It:
- sets out processes for closing an academy by mutual agreement with the Secretary of State
- provides guidance as to when academy trusts should talk to other parties