First Steps
For those who have not previously submitted proposals, please complete and return our Free School Outline as an initial step. This will allow us to work out what help you need.
Download:
Mainstream Free School Outline (250KB)
Alternative Provision Free School Outline (124KB)
Special Free School Outline (124KB)
Everything in The Free School Outline is relevant to the DfE’s application so your work will not be wasted.
Before you start, there are three core areas that all groups need to address:
Your vision informs every decision you will make about your school, and convince parents that it is needed. You need to spend time getting this right.
There are several different ways your Free School could be run. Look at the options here.
You will need to show that local parents want your school. You will also need data to back up your case. Find helpful resources here.