Ho-pefully you'll be relieved to hear that schools are already run by the people who work in education; head teachers and governing bodies. Schools recieve their funding direct from central government.
Local councils provide support in the form of building management, HR, Legal, accountancy...
Some food for thought:
No parental choice in this which has been the mantra of successive governments for the last three decades. Schools in Brighton & Hove that have considered Academy status have found parents to be not in favour. This choice is being removed by this policy.
Local...