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<p>Guidance and an application form are available on GOV.UK for all maintained schools
that are considering applying to convert to academy status - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools</a>.</p><p>It
is for schools to ensure that they have complied with relevant requirements at the
point they make their application. We are exploring if there is a need to revise Regulation
46 of the School Governance (Federations) (England) Regulations 2012 and whether additional
guidance is needed to support federations of schools wishing to convert. The Department
does not hold data on federated schools that have already changed their status and
are now open as academies. There are currently 30 federated schools with an approved
academy order. These schools will open as academies in due course, subject to them
conducting a consultation, and satisfying the Department that they have completed
the necessary legal checks and processes.</p><p> </p>
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