Onboarding New Schools

Help for Schools supports schools and trusts through academy conversion, transfer and integration. The focus is on informed decisions, risk visibility and a clear plan for the operational transition.

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Strategy & Assurance

How we can help

  • Strategic due diligenceAssess the proposed conversion or transfer and align stakeholders around objectives, risks and integration priorities.
  • Financial and risk assessmentReview financial health, liabilities, budget assumptions and the resilience of the proposed arrangement.
  • Educational performance reviewConsider Ofsted outcomes, performance trends, curriculum and staffing issues that may affect integration.
  • Governance and leadershipReview governance capacity, leadership structures and decision-making arrangements.
  • Legal and contractual reviewSupport the review of contracts, leases, transfer arrangements and potential liabilities.
  • Estate and infrastructureAssess condition, compliance and estate issues that may need investment or management action.
  • HR and staffingReview staffing structures, contracts and deployment issues relevant to the transition.
  • Integration planningCreate a practical post-transfer plan covering stakeholders, culture, systems and operational priorities.
  • Risk mitigationIdentify key risks, cost implications and clear mitigation actions.
  • Regulatory complianceReview the relevant premises, health and safety and operational compliance requirements.

Let’s talk about your estate.

Whether you are shaping a strategy, reviewing FM, planning a capital project or simply need experienced estates advice, start with the issue and we will work out the right support together.

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