Thinking of becoming an Academy?

Are you thinking of becoming an Academy?

For a more informed, no obligation discussion, contact us.

Appleyards is a framework consultant to the Department for Education for the Academies programme and has worked with over 50 schools, including outstanding ones, to establish them as Academies.

We understand what’s involved in becoming an Academy and how to manage the process swiftly and cost effectively. With our legal partners we will protect your school’s interests and relieve the burden of form filling and registrations, chasing information and liaising with the local authority, suppliers and other third party organisations, allowing you to focus on what’s most important - teaching and learning.

We can:

• Help you understand the Academy process and the benefits/risks for your individual school
• Consult with students, staff, trade unions, parents and your local community to ensure support for the Academy
• Manage the legal and contractual process of establishing the Academy Trust
• Undertake due diligence on arrangements related to land and property transfer
• Negotiate value for money leases, service and support contracts
• Provide HR expertise for the TUPE transfer of staff to the Academy Trust from the local authority
• Establish finance and operational systems for the new Academy

We will help you capitalise on the freedoms of becoming an Academy. For a more informed, no obligation discussion please contact: Ros Fox on 07921 487873 or email: academies@appleyards.co.uk