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Sectors
Education & Children's Services
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Education and Children's Services
Free Schools
A significant number of parents
cannot get their child into a good, local school. For those who cannot pay an enormous
mortgage to get into the right catchment area, let alone school fees, options can be limited.
The new coalition Government has announced that groups of teachers, parents, organisations
and charities will be allowed to set up schools, funded by the Government, with
the freedom to offer what parents want. Headteachers will have the flexibility to
do what they think works - whether it's smaller class sizes, strong discipline,
or longer school days. This will create a dynamic new market for education.
We are working closely with the independent charity New Schools Network to develop
new models in this area, including advising a number of parent-led pathfinder projects in
West London, Wandsworth and Yorkshire. Typically we assist with setting up a new corporate vehicle,
advising on contracts, funding, land transfers and employment law issues.
For more information on how to set up a 'free school' please contact
Graham Burns
on 020 7620 0888.
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