Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Free Schools
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Every child achieving and thriving White Paper published 23 February 2026, by which policies and mechanisms free schools will form part of the move to a system where all schools will be part of school trusts.
- Answer
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Free schools, as academies, are already able to join or form multi-academy trusts and will continue to do so through both expansion of existing high‑quality trusts and the establishment of new trusts.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 9405
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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Every Child Achieving and Thriving; and the 6,500 additional teachers delivery plan
Monday, 23 February 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Free schools
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- 2026-06-17 14:59:58 +0100
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