Schools minister pledges greater self-determination for schools and continued power over curriculum for academy sponsors.
Greater independence is to be granted to state schools as part of a move to make 'self-governance' the norm throughout secondary education, the schools minister has reportedly said.
According to the Guardian, Jim Knight used an interview the Financial Times to declare that schools will be granted greater autonomy in the future.
He added that academy sponsors would keep their powers and that their control over setting the overall curriculum would "always remain".
The minister also said the government will press on with Lord Adonis' plan of setting up primary-level academies - and it may extend their provision to more than 400 institutions if it is the "right thing to do".
Furthermore, Mr Knight said he is in favour of more foundation and trust schools, National Challenge trusts, academies and faith schools.
Academies are state-funded institutions established and managed by sponsors, who can include high-performing schools or colleges, universities, individuals, businesses, voluntary organisations and faith groups.
They are required to teach English, maths, science and information communications technology but are otherwise free to determine their curriculum and often specialise in particular areas.
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