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Guidance: Free schools: pre-opening guide

UK Department for EducationUnited KingdomModerate confidence1 min

What changed

The UK Department for Education has issued guidance outlining the necessary processes and available resources for proposer groups aiming to successfully establish free schools. This guidance focuses on the pre-opening phase of school development.

Why it matters

This guidance streamlines the establishment of new educational institutions, providing a structured pathway for groups intending to open free schools. This supports the expansion and diversification of the educational landscape by ensuring operational readiness and resource accessibility for new providers.

What to watch

Guidance is provided for proposer groups.

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