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Practical guidance to help you plan for the future. Support services for Primary and Secondary schools.

We are specialists in the education sector acting for a broad range of primary and secondary schools and academies. We have a dedicated team of qualified specialists to help guide you through the Academy conversion process and beyond.

Whether you are thinking of converting to Academy school or have already done so, we can help you with the complex array of issues you will need to deal with from audit and accounts to payroll and VAT issues.

Our education specialists have the required experience, expertise and resources to offer insightful and expert opinion on all aspects of applying for academy status, conversion to an Academy and the financial implications of running an Academy school. We provide a partner led service, with ease of access and reassurance on day-to-day matters for the business and finance managers.

Invaluable advice and support

Fiona Hammans, Executive Head, Banbury School says: “Over the last 2 years as a Trust school, we have worked closely with Martin Wyatt and his team at Whitley Stimpson. Now, we face the exciting and daunting opportunities of becoming an Academy.”

“At Banbury School we have found Whitley Stimpson’s support and guidance invaluable in the evolving process to Academy status. They provide a responsive service of care and support to our financial and governance issues. They are able to encompass both day-to-day assistance and long-term strategic support.”

“We look forward to a close and long relationship with Martin Wyatt and his team at Whitley Stimpson in the ever-changing world of Academies.”

Free consultation

Whitley Stimpson would be delighted to assist with any issues and challenges associated with creating and developing academies and would be happy to offer a free consultation. Please contact the head of our Education Team:

Martin Wyatt
Partner
Email: martinw@whitleystimpson.co.uk.
Tel: 01295 270200

How we can help?

As school Governors and Trustees ourselves, we have a practical understanding of the current matters that concern you, our relevant experience can help guide you through the minefield of new regulation every step of the way.

Weighing-up the pros and cons of Academy Status

The opportunities for schools to convert to Academy status is clearly appealing as it provides the school management team with greater control over their finances, enabling them to spend money where it will bring the best value to pupils.

Applying for Academy status

If you decide to apply for Academy status, our experienced team are committed to providing you with expert advice and guidance.

Running an Academy

Once the decision to achieve academy status has been taken, it is essential that Principals, Governors, Trustees and business managers look towards the practical implications of their decision and are aware of the steps required to make the transition a seamless one.

Value added service for academies

Our specialist academies team can provide you with the following value added services: