Latest News

Shopping Cart

No products in the basket.

Subscribe
From education to employment

Applying to be on the approved list of independent special institutions

Education and Training Updates May 1, 2020
0 Comments

Information about the process independent special providers need to follow to be considered for entry onto the list of approved institutions.

Documents

Guide for independent special institutions on applying for inclusion on the Secretary of State approved list

HTML

Details

Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014 allows the Secretary of State to publish a list of approved independent educational institutions, independent schools and special post-16 institutions.

The guide provides information for the approval of independent special schools ( England and Wales ) and specialist post-16 institutions applying for inclusion on the list of approved independent special institutions. Institutions must be able to provide evidence and demonstrate they meet the criteria listed within the guidance. It also sets out the timescales and information required to complete the application form.

The guide is for those institutions wishing to be included on the list who are defined as:

  • independent educational institutions in England
  • independent special schools in Wales
  • special post-16 institutions

Online application form

The 2020 application window is now open. The online application form can be found on GOV.UK.

Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 1 May 2020 + show all updates

  1. Updated guidance and application form for the 2020 application window.

  2. Page updated to reflect that the 2019 application window is now closed.

  3. Annual secretary of state approved list guidance reviewed and updated for 2019.

  4. Guidance updated for new application window opening.

  5. Updated guidance has been added.

  6. Public change note : Policy and process guide made into one guide

  7. Updated guidance added

  8. Updated documents for Spring application round

  9. Updated EFA and DfE autumn term processes and an application form added.

  10. Updated application guide

  11. Added the guide to support completion of the application form for inclusion on the Secretary of State approved list

  12. First published.

Published in: Resources
Education and Training Updates

Related Articles

Responses

Report

Contains abusive or derogatory content
Contains mature or sensitive content
Contains misleading or false information
Contains spam, fake content or potential malware
Harassment or bullying behavior

Block Member?

Please confirm you want to block this member.

You will no longer be able to:

  • See blocked member's posts
  • Mention this member in posts

Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.

Report

You have already reported this .