4. Information for all applicants to consider before applying Who to to before you apply 4.1 Applications are assessed against the criteria and only the strongest will be successful. It is therefore essential that you consider the following sources of support and advice in preparing your application: The New Schools Network (NSN) - The New Schools Network is an independent charity that receives a grant from the Department for Education to provide free advice, guidance and resources to those hoping to open free schools. NSN can also put applicants in contact with previously successful groups. Groups currently running a standalone school (whether maintained or academy), or one or more maintained schools (even if they are in a federation), should take careful advice on governance arrangements as the transition to being a multi-academy trust is significant. You can find more information on the NSN website . Regional Schools Commissioner - Potential applicants may choose to contact the relevant Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) to discuss their proposal. Local authority Potential applicants should also talk to the relevant LA before – applying. 4.2 A list of documents and websites providing detailed information to support you in developing your application can be found in Section 8 Further information and key – documents.
4. Information for all applicants to consider before applying Who to to before you apply 4.1 Applications are assessed against the criteria and only the strongest will be successful. It is therefore essential that you consider the following sources of support and advice in preparing your application: The New Schools Network (NSN) - The New Schools Network is an independent charity that receives a grant from the Department for Education to provide free advice, guidance and resources to those hoping to open free schools. NSN can also put applicants in contact with previously successful groups. Groups currently running a standalone school (whether maintained or academy), or one or more maintained schools (even if they are in a federation), should take careful advice on governance arrangements as the transition to being a multi-academy trust is significant. You can find more information on the NSN website . Regional Schools Commissioner - Potential applicants may choose to contact the relevant Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) to discuss their proposal. Local authority – Potential applicants should also talk to the relevant LA before applying. 4.2 A list of documents and websites providing detailed information to support you in developing your application can be found in Section 8 – Further information and key documents.
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