School federation & collaboration

  • Hard federations: 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.
  • Soft federations: process
    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.