Information and links relating to Academies and Free Schools

09/12/2011 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Act v12
02/09/2011 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v11
18/02/2011 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v10
03/12/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v9
15/11/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v8
05/11/2010 Lord Hill writes to governors of outstanding schools
10/09/2010 Lord Hill, Under-Secretary of State for Education, has written an open letter to Chairs of Governing Bodies
23/07/2010 NGA briefing paper on Free Schools
23/07/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v6
16/07/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v5
09/07/2010 Letter to Chairs of Governors from Lord Hill re proposed amendments to the Academies Bill
01/07/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill v4
18/06/2010 Guidance for NGA members on the Academies Bill
28/05/2010 Professional Associations briefing to Governors
28/05/2010 A position statement on academies from Councillor Mike Longden, Cabinet Member for Education
26/05/2010 Letter from the Secretary of State to all schools

 

DSGA advice

DSGA's advice for Governors of Derbyshire schools:

At present we feel there is insufficient information available to enable Governors to make an informed decision.

25/06/2010.