Guides about the trust and foundation model
Foundation schools guidance
The FASNA Practical Guidance pack contains more detailed
information about the new responsibilities of a foundation school
and about each stage of the process.
To obtain a copy email: s.ferdinando@fasna.org.uk.
Guide to becoming a trust school
Further support is offered in the Guide to becoming a trust
school. The guide provides schools and governors with step by step
guidance in becoming a trust school. It includes many examples,
insights and learning gained from schools which have opened as
trust schools:
Governors' guide to trust schools
The Governors guide to trust schools gives an overview of what
trust schools are, how to become a trust school and the benefits of
trust status. The guide is invaluable for all headteachers who are
considering trust status for their schools.
Co-operative schools
New DfE guidance explaining the co-operative school models with
case studies from the first co-operative schools.
DfE guidance
The DfE
publishes guidance on all areas of becoming a foundation or trust
school. The follow are of particular use:
The DfE publishes guidance on becoming a foundation school, trust
school proposals and removal of a trust on their website.