Guidance
Due diligence in academies and maintained schools
Best practice guidance for governing bodies of maintained schools, local authorities and academy trusts.
Applies to England
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Due diligence can be defined as the process of making sure all stakeholders understand the information needed to enable them to make fully informed decisions about transferring a school into a new academy trust.
Information can include:
- costs
- risks
- benefits
- assets
- liabilities
The importance of rigorous due diligence was highlighted in the Public Accounts Committee’s report about converting schools to academies.
Published 28 February 2019
Last updated 11 May 2021 + show all updates
Last updated 11 May 2021 + show all updates
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