Free Schools
Your group or organisation is seeking to set up your own school under the Government’s Free School agenda. The journey from aspiration to operational reality is an exciting one, but it is also fraught with potential pitfalls. Mouchel has the expertise and experience to guide you safely and successfully from your initial idea to the opening and operational success of your school.
Our range of support includes:
Taking you through the preparatory stages, scoping the range of support you will need
Facilitating the development of your vision and the best approach to achieving your goals
Conducting demographic research and evaluating parent demand and carrying out an options appraisal of possible premises
Guidance to ensure that the DfE Proposal Form captures your vision and detailed information effectively
Procurement of the required legal and contractual advice for establishing a free school
The development of a Business Case for the DfE which provides the blueprint for the development of your school over the coming years
Support for governance, the recruitment of the Principal, other staff where necessary and an analysis of the curriculum leading to accommodation scheduling
Advising on and providing support services such as ICT, HR and payroll and on the development of robust financial and management systems
Procurement of a suitable ICT service
We will guide you through the Free School procedures and activities, taking the strain wherever we can so that you can focus on the exciting prospect of opening your new school. With the support of Mouchel your aspiration and vision can be realised.
Please click here for a capability statement on Free Schools.
To see a video from Batley Grammar School, one of Mouchels clients, click here.