Guides about the trust and foundation model
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.
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:
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.
New DfE guidance explaining the co-operative school models with case studies from the first co-operative schools.
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.