School organisation & structure

Be clear on the steps for changing your school’s category to a foundation school, and how to end a relationship with a foundation.

If you're considering amalgamation, know what to consider before deciding if it's right for your school, and understand your role in the process.

Find out what a hard federation between maintained schools is and be clear about the process you need to follow to form one. If you're federating, publish your proposals using our report template.

Be clear on what a soft federation or collaboration is between maintained schools. Understand why you might form one, and the step-by-step process you can follow to set one up.