What are Free Schools?

Free Schools will be set up by a wide range of proposers, including charities, universities, businesses, educational groups, teachers and groups of parents, in response to parental demand, to improve choice and drive up standards for all young people, regardless of their background. Free Schools will provide an inclusive education to young people of all abilities, from all backgrounds, and will be clearly accountable for the outcomes they deliver.

the ability to set their own pay and conditions for staff

greater control of their budget

freedom from following the National Curriculum

freedom to change the length of terms and school days

freedom from local authority control.

Who can set up a Free School?

charities

academy sponsors

universities

independent schools

community and faith groups

teachers

parents

businesses. Read more at www.education.gov.uk