In total there were some 148 applications to
open Free Schools during the eighth wave of applications (which will open in 2015 or beyond).
In 2014, he called for the government to lift the faith cap that has prevented the Catholic church
from opening free schools.
As we are coming into the two / three - year mark
of open free schools, if there are problems they will now start to emerge.
But Professor Arthur was reprimanded by Kevin Brennan (pictured), the former shadow schools minister, who said: «It's interesting that, having blamed the Labour party for current Tory education policy, he's taking advantage of it by
opening a free school in Birmingham, which is very interesting rhetorical gymnastics.»
We are also calling on arts organisations to take a more proactive role in promoting the arts in England's schools, including
by opening free schools that marry arts and academic educations.
A vocal supporter of the government's flagship free school policy, Young is now chief executive of the government - funded charity set up to help
groups open free schools, the New Schools Network.
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Adding boarding facilities to your free school can offer advantages but also brings certain challenges.This guidance has been developed with the help of the State Boarding Schools» Association (SBSA) and highlights some of the key areas you will need to consider when preparing an application to
open a free school with boarding provision.
The New Schools Network (NSN) has today released an analysis of exclusion data that reveals 20 children are excluded from school each day for racist abuse, arguing that the new category of
opening free schools where there is a «social need» would allow groups to «create schools designed to build community cohesion».
He will now focus on his work as the director of the New Schools Network, the charity set up to
help open free schools.
In the Sunday Times, a spokeswoman for the Catholic Education Service said: «We can
not open any free schools if the 50 % admission cap remains.
Young has long been a proponent of the free schools movement, being among the first to
open a free school back in 2011.
We are
opening free schools at a fraction of # 25m it cost to build a new school under the Building Schools for the Future programme.
An academic hit out at entrepreneurs «without a great deal of experience»
opening free schools as opposed to the «collective wisdom» of local authorities, despite his closeness to two flagship projects.
John Townsley helped turn around a failing secondary and is
now opening a Free School in the city this September, with plans for a new 16 - 19 Free School also underway.
The NUT wants the Government to end the free schools» programme, with no further free schools approved and
open free schools brought within the same regulatory framework and oversight arrangements as maintained schools.
NSN supports groups who have been approved to
open a free school through the Delivery Programme, an exclusive package of advice, guidance and support.
Hinds also told The Sunday Times that he would abolish a ban on new faith schools taking in more than 50 per cent of pupils on the basis of their religion — a policy which has prevented the Catholic
Church opening any free schools.
It should focus funding on this and stop wasting money
on opening free schools where they aren't needed, converting schools into academies or funding its pet grammar school project which will not benefit 90 % of children.»
But Natalie Evans of the New Schools Network, which supports
groups opening free schools, said: «The popularity of free schools around the country shows no sign of abating - be that from groups wanting to set up new schools or from parents wanting to secure a place for their child.
A survey
of open free schools by the DfE found that over 70 per cent of heads believe they are having an impact locally — a third of these believe that this is being driven by competition, and a further third believe it is collaboration that is making a difference.
Updated guidance from the Department for Education has opened up criteria
for opening a free school to include addressing a «social need», a need for «innovation» or a need for «greater choice and diversity».
The proposal from May follows from the example of Adam Simmonds, the Northamptonshire police and crime commissioner, who is set to
open a free school with a «crime specific curriculum» this September on the site of the county's police headquarters at Wooton Hall.
It was not one of the Chuckle Brothers whom we invited to
open a free school in Rotherham, but the vice-principal of a very successful school in the north - east.
The Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England all have plans to
open free schools.
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I find it inconceivable that any government can be considering allowing just about anyone to
open a free school, in any type of building, without outdoor play or recreational space, or qualified teachers.
When inspirational teachers and parents — in Hammersmith, in Norwich, in Bristol and in Wigan — wanted to
open free schools, the left - wing establishment said no.
Everyday Champions Church's bid to
open a Free School was rejected solely due to concerns about creationism, the group have announced.
In October 2011, Mercer supported a failed bid by the Everyday Champions Church to
open a free school in his constituency.
An incredible 84 per cent of
open free schools have already formalised partnerships with their neighbouring schools or plan to do so.
Dixons now has four
open free schools.
A vigorous process The next chance to apply to the DfE to
open a free school is in September, with the next wave being submitted in March 2017.
The LGA has advised that councils be given the authority to
open free schools and direct academies to expand as needed.
There are currently 346
open free schools, 38 studio schools and 48 university technical colleges, which will provide over 234,000 places when at capacity.
In addition,
opening a free school can be beneficial for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs): enhancing collaboration, delivering economies of scale and financial stability, and improving the recruitment and retention of high quality staff.
Open free schools are funded in the same manner as Academy schools and are in fact legally classed as Academies.
MATs that have been approved to
open a free school are particularly well - placed to take advantage of the pre-opening phase.
The funding structure: new academies Any group or organisation hoping to
open a free school is only permitted to use public money once they have been approved.
122 out of 152 local authorities now have at least one
open free school, studio school or university technical college.
An independent school in Bristol applies to
open a free school in the south of the city, which it says will meet a shortage of places.
As of September 2017, there are 473
open free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan today called on more groups to step forward, invest in the next generation and reap the rewards that
opening a free school can bring.
«For some schools, yes, we want to see them becoming sponsors, or
opening a free school.