Be clear on why you’re converting
You and your school leaders need to be clear on:
- Why your school is converting to an academy
- What your school wants to change, and
- Where your school sees itself heading when it becomes an academy
If your school tries to convert without this clarity, it may be harder for the Department for Education (DfE) to accept your school’s application.
The conversion process shouldn’t fall to just 1 person
Responsibilities should be delegated between:
- The headteacher
- The school business manager (SBM)
- Other senior staff
This will help to make sure that conversion doesn’t distract staff from providing the best education for pupils, as they’ll still have time to keep on top of their normal duties.
While you should have ownership and oversight of the conversion process, governors shouldn’t be delegated the responsibility to lead the process.
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