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Academy conversion process
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on 9 May 2017
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How can we become an academy? We outline the process of becoming an academy and explore converting alone or as part of a MAT. You will also find answers to questions about schools that wish to bring forward the date of conversion, and applications submitted without governing body resolutions.
Contents
- 1 The conversion process: an overview
- 2 Becoming an academy: preliminary considerations
- 3 Converting alone or as part of a MAT
- 4 Appointing trustees
- 5 Expected time scale for the conversion process
- 6 Academy conversion: frequently asked questions
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