How to become an Academy

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Become an Academy

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/typesofschools/academies/b00201463/becoming-an-academy-top-tips-from-academy-heads

Supporting Schools

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/typesofschools/academies/b00201463/becoming-an-academy---top-tips-from-academy-heads/supporting-weaker-schools