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The Department for Education\u2019s document, Convert to an academy: guide for schools<\/em>, provides advice to schools on how to pursue conversion to academy status, including information on conducting a statutory consultation. The guidance can be found here: www.gov.uk/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools<\/a><\/p>"}
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