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Guidance: Establishing a new academy: free school presumption
UK Department for EducationUnited KingdomModerate confidence1 min
What changed
The UK Department for Education has issued guidance outlining the process for establishing new academies and free schools via the free school presumption route. This guidance is applicable to proposals made before September 1, 2026, and details the specific qualities that prospective school proposers must demonstrate to successfully navigate this establishment pathway.
Why it matters
This guidance signifies an ongoing commitment to the expansion of the academy and free school model within the education sector. It establishes a clear framework for entities seeking to operate new schools, impacting the landscape of educational provision and competition for school places.
What to watch
The guidance focuses on the free school presumption route for establishing new educational institutions.
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