Other matters
Additional information:
- Foundation schools can publish their own proposals to expand or
make other alterations to the school
- Foundation schools should be represented on a number of
statutory bodies eg the schools’ forum. These often play a key role
in determining LA policies and procedures. Membership of the
schools’ forum has to be determined by an election but this is not
the case for the other bodies
- The school can determine term time dates
- Governing bodies can take more control over employing their
clerk and the agenda for meetings
- Foundation schools must have at least one LA appointed
governor
- Good financial practice is required and the benefits of an
external audit even on an annual cycle may be a decision the
governors take. The FMSiS accreditation remains applicable to all
secondary schools and is desirable for others
- Membership of FASNA provides direct access to government and
DCSF officials, providing the ability to all schools to help shape
education policy and practice at the highest level
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