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MULti academy trust consultation March 29 th 2017

This consultation discusses the options available for Peterborough schools in light of government plans for all schools to become academies by 2022. The role of the governing body, the impact on children, and the community are key considerations. The consultation includes the benefits of joining a multi-academy trust and the potential for forming a new trust.

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MULti academy trust consultation March 29 th 2017

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  1. MULti academy trust consultationMarch 29th 2017

  2. Strategic thinking The Governor role is to consider political direction and how this may impact on children, the school and the community. March 2016 Government declare that all schools will become an academy by 2022. The Governing Body had already anticipated this option and had been in discussion with the Local Authority for a period of time. Headteacher had been having informal discussions around options and impact for Peterborough schools. April 2016 the School Development Day focuses on the options available for John Clare Primary. Governmental change in positon. Options appraisal

  3. The role of the LA is diminishing. • 73% of Peterborough schools have already converted or in discussions. • National Funding Formula – winners and losers. • DfE shift from a small number of large MAT’s to a large number of small MAT’s. Data supports this recommendations. • Lord Nash – Academies Show, Birmingham Nov 2016… The future…?

  4. Lord Nash – Academies Show, Birmingham Nov 2016… “The best way to improve schools is through school to school support. It has been increasingly acknowledged the best way to do that is through MATs.” Peterborough Self-Improving School led system – inspiring and supporting each other (2013-2017) John Clare part of pilot project, working with Nene Valley and Heritage Park as a triad. Positive benefits evidenced for school, staff and children. Local cluster of schools (SOKE Cluster) working together to improve children’s outcomes is historical. Shared understanding of locality and local communities.

  5. Options availablePlan a - do nothing – stay with the Local AuthorityPlan b - Join an existing MatPlan c - Form a MAT – sat in the driving seatThere is no plan D, e or f…

  6. What will the school look like in October 2017?

  7. Founding members

  8. Long term strategy School brokered by RSC for support School looking to join a MAT makes an approach School looking to join a MAT makes an approach

  9. The Soke Multi Academy Trust –SMATSoke learning Trust – sltsoke academy trust - soat WITTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL Learning to Fly High Werrington Primary School Working together Proudly celebrating our achievements Supporting one another

  10. wHY? Three uniquely great schools and communities One VISION Collaborating to be the very best we can be Enabling all children to succeed and raise attainment Wider System Leadership Supporting others In the driving seat

  11. Smallest school in Peterborough, situated in a small rural village. Currently have 111 pupil on role. • Ofsted October 2016 remain Good, ‘John Clare Primary School remains an exciting place to learn’. ‘Our children are thriving and progressing incredibly well academically, personally and socially. The ethos of the school can be seen in everything that staff do’. • Outcomes for children is good. Results are in line or above national with more able children achieving above national. • Strengths – ethos of the school, curriculum, extended learning opportunities, EYFS, Maths and the arts John Clare Primary school

  12. 2 form entry primary school – 420 NOR. • Current Ofsted Grade 2. • Regional School’s Commissioner backing WPS to form a MAT – LA supportive of this too. • Track record of high achievement - GOOD capacity to maintain, Sig+ data 2016 – top Primary School in Peterborough League Tables. • Staff with system leadership roles – Local Leader of Education, current LA Moderator role. • Leadership Structures embedded - 2 Deputy Headteachers (including one un-attached Mathematics Mastery and part of the Maths Hub dedicated role), Team Leaders EYFS/Y1+2/Y3+4/Y5+6, Unattached SENCO 60%, Pupil Premium Lead 20%. • Learning Mentors in place – increased capacity to reflect changing cohorts. Webster Stratton trained TA’s leading Parent Support Groups. • Currently working to further improve writing outcomes across the school and have launched IMPACT in Writing. Werrington Primary school

  13. WPS cohort is approx. 2/3 service chn. Curr 336 chn. • Significantly higher than normal turnover of pupils – weekly changes. • Ofsted February 2016 remain good. • Key results in line or above NA over time. • Priorities for this year – review new assessment procedures, further cross scrutiny of work with other schools, academisation. • No exclusions, attendance above NA. • Good Staff team, morale good. • Strengths in pupil transition, running kitchen, mobility, SEN (Sensory Room), bid funding. • Run our own families centre – offers 0-5 as well as school age support. Funded by bids and ourselves. Wittering Primary school

  14. Sharing of expertise by all schools across the MAT to improve pupil outcomes. • Innovations collectively launched and supported across the MAT to improve provision for pupils. • Efficiency savings working collaboratively and common platforms for administrative and reporting functions. • CPD and school improvement projects across the MAT to maintain and raise standards. • Sharing of good practice from all schools to support and impact on sponsored school. • A developmental approach – scalable and responsive. • Where opportunities arise consideration will be made to consider streamline if it makes a difference for pupils. Immediately and Over time

  15. Next steps….. Register of Interest has been completed Stakeholder consultation Due diligence Drawing up of Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation Application submitted and agreed by Headteachers Board and Regional Schools Commission Final agreement by Governing Body Conversion

  16. Any questions…

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