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Raised by Helen Stanton-Tonner

Applying to be on the approved list of independent special institutions: The process independent special providers need to follow to be considered for entry onto the list of approved institutions.

Guide for independent special institutions applying for inclusion on the Secretary of State approved list has been updated.
The application process is annual. The 2023 application window closes on 16 June 2023.

Settings must register with DfE before the application closing date. They do not consider schools that have not registered.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/applying-to-be-on-the-approved-list-of-independent-special-institutions/a-guide-for-independent-special-institutions-on-applying-for-inclusion-on-the-secretary-of-state-approved-list

2023 application window
5 May 2023: Application process opens
16 June 2023: Application process closes
5 May to 28 July 2022: Applications reviewed and moderated
31 August 2023: List updated

2024 application window
3 May 2024: Application process opens
14 June 2024: Application process closes
3 May to 31 July 2024: Applications reviewed and moderated
30 August 2024: List updated

Created: 09 May 2023 10:05:50 AM

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