Department for Children, Schools and Families

03-December-2008

Welcome to the School Organisation Website

This site is for local authorities, governing bodies, promoters and parents.

It contains guidance on a range of subjects, including:

  • opening a new school (by competition or otherwise)
  • closing a school
  • expanding a school
  • changing school category
  • proposals for Trust schools

If you are eligible to register to use the Members´ Area you can also access tools to build statutory notices to make changes to schools.

Latest News

The Designation of Rural Primary Schools 2008 5/9/2008 The Designation of Rural Primary Schools 2008
The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) 2008 Order was published on 28 July 2008.

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Amending Regulations Come into Force 21 January 2008 11/1/2008 Amending Regulations Come into Force 21 January 2008
Two new sets of regulations will come into force on 21 January 2008.

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Education and Inspections Act Comes into Force 25/5/2007 Education and Inspections Act Comes into Force
The provisions of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 relating to School Organisation come into force today (25 May 2007). From today, schools may publish proposals under the EIA 2006 to become Trust Schools. In addition the EIA 2006 requires local aut More...


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