When to follow this process
If you’re planning to make a significant change you must submit a proposal in advance of the change being made.
You need to follow the process described below, which is based on the DfE's guidance on making significant changes to an open academy.
Note: this article provides an overview. Be sure to refer to the DfE's guidance when you come to prepare your application, as it contains further detail.
What is a significant change?
A significant change means changing the number and/or type of school places and/or where they are offered. Changes include:
- Expansion
- Amalgamations of one academy with another academy/academies
- Changing a school's age range
- Changing a school's faith
To see what else counts as a significant change, look at the