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Academy Status for All
Saints Catholic High School
Information for parents
11 July 2011
What is an Academy?
• A school funded directly by the
Department for education (DfE)
• No statutory relationship with the Local
Authority
• It is accountable to the DfE
• Governance by an Academy Trust
• There are two types of Academies
Becoming an Academy would
mean
• Freedom from National Curriculum
• We would still be subject to the law on
employment, equality, admissions and
SEN
• We would still be required to follow the
same rules over pupil exclusions as
maintained schools
Becoming an Academy would
mean
• We would still be subject to OFSTED
inspections
• Staff would be employed by the
Academy Trust
• Per pupil funding would remain the
same
• We would receive LACSEG money
Concerns for staff – possible
questions
• Will the terms and conditions for staff
be protected?
• Will there be a change the school term
and length of day?
• What will happen to pensions?
Possible concerns for parents
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Catholic nature of the school
Admissions Criteria
11-18 Status for the school
All ability intake of the school
Broad and balanced Curriculum
Length of School Day
SEN provision
Continuation of an outstanding education
Why are we talking about
Academy status
• Political will
• Resolution passed by Diocese
• The Supplementary Agreement
Overall process can typically take between 3 and 4 months
Registration
1. Schools Register interest using the on-line form.
2. A named contact in Department for Education (DfE)
contacts the school and supports them through the
conversion process.
3. School governing body starts the consultation required
by legislation with interested parties (can start later but
must be completed before Funding Agreement).
Application to convert/
pre-approval checks
Becoming an
Academy:
conversion process
1. School governing body and Foundation (where relevant) pass a
resolution in favour of academy conversion.
2. School submits application to convert form to DfE.
3. Schools develop plans to support another school to raise
standards and discuss with named DfE contact.
4. Local Authority/ governing body start the TUPE process.
5. Secretary of State approves school proposal and issues Academy
Order.
Achieve Funding
Agreement
1. School submits grant claim to DfE and receives £25,000 grant to
cover costs associated with the conversion process.
2. School finalises governance documents based on DfE model
documents provided.
3. School registers the Academy Trust with Companies House.
4. School agrees leasing arrangements for the school land and
buildings.
5. Local Authority/governing body complete the TUPE process.
6. School completes required consultation with interested parties.
7. School submits the Funding Agreement to the Secretary of State
for approval.
Pre-opening - Opening
1. YPLA provide school with indicative funding letter.
2. DfE sign and seal Academy funding agreement.
3. School undertakes CRB checks as necessary.
4.School puts new financial systems and contracts in place.
5. School completes academy registrations e.g. with exam
bodies.
6. School opens officially as an Academy
Stage 1 -Registration
1. Schools Register interest using the on-line
form.
2. A named contact in Department for Education
(DfE) contacts the school and supports them
through the conversion process.
3. School governing body starts the consultation
required by legislation with interested parties
How do parents obtain more
information and express their views
• Further consultation meetings
• E-mail
• Telephone