Does the local authority have powers to oppose a particular Trust?
The decision to acquire a Trust is normally taken by the governing body, following consultation with the local authority, parents and other stakeholders. However, where the local authority has concerns about the impact of a particular Trust on standards in the school or where the school has failed to consult adequately or take due account of any consultation responses it will be able to refer proposals to the Schools Adjudicator to decide. The local authority may refer proposals either as a result of its own concerns or as a result of local stakeholders raising their concerns with the local authority.
