About: Catholic Schools Academy Conversion Portal
Welcome to our page for Catholic Schools and Dioceses designed to support Catholic Schools and Dioceses who are engaged in Multi Academy Trust growth projects and academy conversion processes.
We are immersed in both the Education and Ecclesiastical sectors and have a wealth of experience in both fields. We have specialist experience in connection with Catholic school academy conversions, in particular, we advised the Catholic Education Service on the implications of the Academies Act 2010 and we represented them in the negotiation of the Church schools’ model documentation. We also advised the Catholic Education Service on the legal protections needed by Dioceses and schools wishing to participate in the Priority School Building Programme. As a result, we are uniquely placed to assist Catholic Schools with all their legal needs including academy transfers, academy conversions and Multi Academy Trust growth projects. We have an experienced and dedicated team who specialise in academy conversion and growth projects for Catholic Schools and Dioceses. To date we have been involved in over 400 Catholic school conversions. If you would like support with academy conversions please contact our specialist team.
We also have a specialist team dedicated to advising Catholic schools on the wider legal issues which schools face including employment issues, data protection matters, property arrangements, social media issues, admissions and exclusions. If you are a Catholic maintained school, multi academy trust or an academy needing legal advice please contact our dedicated School Support Service Team.
Click here to view our School Support Service for Catholic Schools.
Education and Ecclesiastical law are core to our firm and our lawyers are leaders in these areas meaning our clients benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience.
Useful Links
- DfE guidance on Recoupment and the Recoupment Calculator DfE Support
- DfE Support Grant Claim Guidance and Form
- DfE “Registration of Interest” Form
- DFE Application Form
- DfE FAQ
Catholic Education Service
Documentation and Advice from CESEW