Foundation schools
All community schools – primary, secondary and special - have
the option to investigate Foundation status. This leads to a change
in governance of the school such that the governing body:
- Becomes the employer of the school staff
- Becomes the admissions authority for the school within the
requirements of the School Admissions Code
- Takes on ownership of the school’s land and assets
Foundation schools remain local authority maintained
schools.
The process to become a Foundation school takes a minimum
of 14 weeks. Download a flow
diagram of the process for an overview of the steps that must
be taken.
Support and advice on foundation status is provided by the
Foundation and Aided Schools National Association (FASNA).