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The DfE has published revised guidance on the steps academies need to take when making a 'significant change'. What amounts to a significant change is set out in the guidance, and includes, joining or forming a MAT, significant changes to admissions arrangements, changes to age ranges, and expansion of the academy site. Any such change requires the Secretary of State's consent and submission of a business case to the EFA. When submitting a business case, the academy will also be required to confirm that they have undertaken consultation with relevant stakeholders on the proposed change. The suggested period of consultation has been reduced from 8 weeks to 4 weeks.
Brendan Clarke Smith proposed that the right to be accompanied should be much wider than it is at present. Whilst the Bill itself was withdrawn, the idea lives on and is supported by the Education Secretary.
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Part 1 of the Schools Bill introduces statutory rights designed to ensure that the Secretary of State has efficient oversight and is equipped to address “instances of failure” in academy trusts.
Part 1 of the Schools Bill 2022 proposes a new set of “Academy Trust Standards”, representing the introduction of a “common rule book” for academy trusts.
we have published a series of briefings which we hope will help you understand what the Bill will mean for your school or trust.