Academies
Converting to an Academy School
Woodfines’ Academies Team comprises of Business, Property and Employment specialists – all with the expertise necessary to support your school in the conversion process.
Our solicitors understand how important it is for your school to get the right advice during the conversion process. Many of our solicitors have school aged children and are committed to supporting education in the region.
How Can We Help?
During the process of converting to an Academy, your school will need to address a number of issues. These include:
Business
- Setting up a company limited by guarantee
- Advising on Memorandum and Articles to govern the company
- Due diligence on commercial contracts with suppliers/contractors
- Identify and transfer any Intellectual Property rights, such as your website or software
Property
- Advising on the applicable Land Scheme
- Managing negotiations with the Local Authority
- Ensure and secure the use of the land and its ownership to the Academy
Employment
- Manage the process of transferring all employees (TUPE)
- Advise of the roles of governors
- Ongoing employment support service post-conversion for all ongoing employment requirements
For further information, please contact a member of Woodfines’ Academies Team: