At Steeles Law we have a dedicated team of specialists available to help you and your school convert to an Academy. The team, which has expertise from across all disciplines, understands the complexity of converting; the associated documentation and the timescale involved. We are able to support you from the very start of the process with:
- The application to the Department of Education
- Establishing and incorporating of the Academy Trust, including dealing with Companies House
- Consultation with stakeholders
- The transfer of staff (TUPE)
- Funding Agreements
- Assignment of existing and negotiating new contracts
- Governors duties; including training for governors
- Property transfers and leases
- The Transfer Agreement
We understand that selecting the right advisers for the job, is fundamental for your success. Here at Steeles Law we are praised for our standard of work and are ranked as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. We hold the prestigious legal quality accolade - Lexcel as well as Investors in People.
To find out more about the academy conversion process click on our guide and FAQs or visit the Department for Education to find out about the academies programme.
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of all schools in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk local authority areas which have either made an Application to the DfE, had their funding agreed by the Secretary of State or have already converted into academies.
For further information on how we can help you and your school convert to an Academy please contact Richard Bailey, Principal on 01603 598000 or email academies@steeleslaw.co.uk