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Academy conversions cover the process by which a state school in England moves from local authority control to become an academy with its own funded, self-administered status under a funding agreement with the Secretary of State. The work typically involves governance changes, negotiating and drafting the funding agreement and articles of association for the new academy trust, and handling land, leases, and assets that transfer to the academy. It also encompasses staff transfers, TUPE implications, and compliance with safeguarding and local authority requirements during the transition. The outcome shapes who runs the school, how it is funded, and how it is held to account.
3 Academy Conversions reviews
What Academy Conversions clients highlight
3 Academy Conversions reviews
Leads the Academy Conversions team
Emma Swann
Partner
Works with Ruth Rule-Mullen
42 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (7)
Your solicitor
Victoria Rees
Associate
“Kind. Professional. Efficient. Thorough. These are some of the words I'd use to describe my experience with Richard Nelson LLP. Rita has been wonderful to deal with and I am so grateful for time and care she out into my sons applications. Thank you Rita! I can't recommend your services enough x”
What Academy Conversions clients highlight
2 Academy Conversions reviews
What Academy Conversions clients highlight
“After my sons EHCP got refused I came across Samantha, I called up and had a chat explained what I needed and how do I go around it. Samantha explained everything. What options I had, helped me every step of the way. No question was to big or to small. She made me feel really comfortable, and at ease with such a stressful situation. Wanting to get it right, with no fuss or issues. I can not thank Samantha enough. My son now has his EHCP. ”
4 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (4)
Your solicitor
Rebecca Roberts
Associate Solicitor
“Had a consult with Rebecca, she was helpful informative and very clear about every aspect of the meeting. My legal rights, time frames and moving forward with any process.”
168 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (104)
39 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (29)
Leads the Academy Conversions team
Laxmi Patel
Partner and Head of Education



Works with James Pantling-Skeet and 3 more
“Janata Ali is an expert in n her field which resulted in us winning our case against the local authority to issue an EHCP for our son. Our son will hopefully now thrive and we will be forever grateful for her help and support with our case. ”
8 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (6)
Leads the Academy Conversions team
Machela Boampong
Solicitor
“Put simply, we couldn't have done it without Alex. She kept proceedings on track and applied consistent pressure to the Local Authority, consulting us at each step and giving a considered view of our best approach. She shared great knowledge of schools we could consider and worked seamlessly with our expert witnesses to build a firm case. And ultimately, brought us to a brilliant resolution for our son with a place at the school we identified as best placed to meet his needs.”
1 Academy Conversions review
What Academy Conversions clients highlight
“Callum Morris from this firm helped me out last minute in court friendly and great guy for legal help highly recommend”
What Academy Conversions clients highlight
16 Academy Conversions reviews
Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (11)
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