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Guidance: Free schools: pre-opening guide

UK Department for EducationUnited KingdomHigh confidence1 min

What changed

The UK Department for Education has released guidance titled 'Free schools: pre-opening guide', which outlines the necessary processes and available resources for proposer groups aiming to successfully establish new free schools.

Why it matters

This guidance standardises the establishment of new educational institutions, providing clarity and structure for entities seeking to operate within the national education framework. It ensures a consistent approach to school creation, impacting the quality and governance of new public services.

What to watch

The guidance details the specific processes that proposer groups must follow during the pre-opening phase of a free school.

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