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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 20th January 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Jane Acklam (HTB) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Alan Yellup (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Frank Green (Schools Commissioner)

Apologies

None

Cross-cutting discussion points

The board met and discussed:

RSC update The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board including Local Authority meetings and discussions around free schools.

Education Select Committee report

The board welcomed the Committee’s report.

Open Academy Performance

The board discussed academies causing concern and considered officials’ recommendations for appropriate intervention.

Upcoming events

Board members were updated on upcoming events both external and internal.

HTB membership

The RSC and board members discussed the recruitment of new board members and a strategy to fill knowledge gaps.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only.

Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bishop Bridgeman, Bolton - to form a MAT

Approve • school improvement • progress • profile of MAT • potential growth

Action required: Academy Order to be sent.

St James CofE Primary Farnworth, Bolton – to form a MAT

Approve • school improvement • progress • profile of MAT • potential growth


Flowery Field Primary School, Tameside

Approve • capacity • trust structure


Godley Community Primary School, Tameside



Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base, Tameside



St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School, Manchester - to be sponsored by St James and Emmanuel Trust

Approve • Ofsted results • Diocese position


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Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Keys Federation Approve • school improvement

• Local authority position

Action required: RSC to write approving the application.

Venture Academy Trust, Blackpool

Approve • school improvement • growth strategy • geography • finances


Achievement Through Collaboration Trust, Lancashire

Approve • growth strategy • capacity • geography


Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Palace Fields Primary School to be sponsored by The Heath Family Trust

Approve • leadership and governance • alternative sponsor matches • school improvement • Growth plan

Action required: No further action required.

Halewood Academy to be sponsored by Innovation Enterprise Trust

Defer • finances • viability • Ofsted results • capacity

Action required: Request further information regarding capacity and finance

Significant Change Proposals

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Moorside Community Primary Academy, Lancashire - age range change

Approve • Ofsted results • impact on local schools

Action required: No action required.

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Decisions made between 16th December 2015 and this HTB meeting

Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Royds School, Leeds - to be sponsored by Interserve Academies Trust

Approve • geographical proximity • attainment and progress • governance structure


Buile Hill Visual Arts College, Salford - to join Consilium Academies Trust

Approve • governance • school improvement plan

Martin Shevill left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 3rd February 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB)

Apologies

Jane Acklam (HTB) Alan Yellup (HTB)



• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board including Local Authority meetings and discussions around free schools. She discussed conversations she had had regarding the Blackpool Challenge and a review of bringing Blackpool MATs together to take responsibility for the education of children in Blackpool. The HTB also discussed advice given by legal firms on models for Multi-Academy Trust structures.

• Sponsor Strategy

The RSC discussed possible sponsor strategies for the region, including hosting events structured to the needs of different types of trust (e.g. networking opportunities for emerging trusts).

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Lever Park, Bolton - to be sponsored by Bolton Impact Trust

Approve • Ofsted result • school improvement


Towngate Primary School, Wakefield - to join Gawthorpe Community Academy

Approve • Ofsted • School Improvement • Performance data



Park Lane Learning Trust, to be sponsored by Brighter Futures

Approve • Track record • Secondary Expertise


Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Polaris Academies Trust Decline • School improvement capacity

• Track record

Action required: RSC to write to trust.

Bolton Impact Trust Approve • School improvement • Track record

Action required: RSC to write to trust.


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Townfield Primary, Wirral, addition of nursey provision

Approve • Ofsted • Finance

Action required: Project lead to inform the school.

Outwood Primary Academy, Wakefield, addition of nursery provision

Approve • Ofsted

• Trust performance


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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 2nd March 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) (until item 2)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB)



• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board meeting including presentations undertaken at the Educational Reform Summit, the GM Partnership Network, Futures Academies Conference and a meeting of the Association of School and College Leaders northern branch secretaries. The “Securing High Performance” event had gone well with 120 delegates attending.

The RSC discussed conversations she had regarding the proposed Improvement Board covering the structure of MATs and financial modelling to be undertaken. More information regarding this would be shared at the next meeting.

The RSC provided feedback from local events for school and academy leaders she had attended in Wakefield, Tameside, Bradford and Salford.

The RSC advised that she had met with the Church of England Directors of Education and was shortly to meet with the Catholic Dioceses.

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• National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter

The RSC shared the NSC’s priorities.

• Northern Sponsor Fund

An update was provided regarding the bids for awards from the Northern Sponsor Fund, which was advertised on 9 February. More than 50 applications had been received and it was noted by the Board that as there had been applications from Board member schools, advice on the allocation of funding would be provided by the members of another HTB. It was anticipated that a decision would be made as to the funding allocation by 7 March and schools would be advised thereafter.

• School to School Support Fund

It was advised that, of the £5.3million awarded nationally from the Fund, £1.1 million of the successful bids was granted to 142 applicants in the LWY region.

• HTB Member Co-option

Discussions were held around the co-opting of a new HTB member to the Board to fill identified skill gaps. Of those who had put their names forward, two were considered preferred nominees. It was agreed that the RSC would progress the co-option, obtaining further information about the nominees, where necessary.

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest West Craven High School, Lancashire – to convert and join Pendle Education Trust

Approve • Financial Implications • School Improvement

Action required: Issue Academy Order

Scisset C of E (VA) First School, St Aidan’s C of E (VA) First School and Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School, Kirklees – to form a MAT

Defer • Governance Framework • School Improvement capacity

Action required: Request revised governance structure. It was agreed for the decision to be taken by RSC outside HTB meeting.

All Saints Featherstone, Wakefield – to be sponsored by Wakefield Diocesan Academies Trust

Decline • School Improvement • Geography • Governance

Action required: Review the MAT structure.


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Manchester Health Academy, Manchester – expansion of premises

Approve • School performance • School structure

Action required: Inform the school and relay concerns over value added scores.

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Trafford – expansion of premises

Defer • Expansion • Selection process • Finance

Action required: Discuss implications with school

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bradford Academy, Bradford – extension of age range

Approve • Funding • Intake spread • Staffing and priorities • School performance

Action required: Inform the school

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 16th March 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB)


The board discussed:

• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board, specifically attendance at a number of conferences across the region, including the Bury and Tameside events targeted at Primary schools.

A general discussion was held regarding the decision making process schools should follow when considering which MAT to join. Consideration is to be given by the HTB as to what material should be available to schools to enable them to make informed choices.

The RSC updated the HTB on other meetings including the School Governors Conference, BFET meeting with Lord Nash, Wakefield Local Authority meeting and West Yorkshire Area Review.

• Sponsor Strategy

The HTB was advised that an announcement from Sir David Carter is expected shortly. A discussion was held around the positives and negatives of the current system and the number of ‘sponsor spaces’ that are likely to be required in coming years.

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• HTB Member Appointment

A preferred candidate had been identified and a request has been made to Lord Nash to approve the appointment.

• NSC and RSC Away Day

An overview was given of the day and presentation slides provided to the HTB.

Volunteers were sought from the HTB to present a session at the forthcoming HTB conference in July. In addition, the HTB were asked, in preparation for the sessions, to think about what the HTB does well and submit any comments to the RSC before the next meeting.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only

Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St George’s Primary School, Wirral

Defer • Ofsted • performance • governance structure

Action required: Possible re-consideration at a later board.

Bradley Green Community Primary School, Tameside and Dowson Primary School, Tameside - to join The Enquire Learning Trust

Approve • performance • organisation • TELT structure

Action required: Academy Order to be issued.

Kaye’s First and Nursery School, Kirkless - to join the Learning Accord with Scissett First School

Defer • governance • development grants

Action required: Follow up questions regarding funding.

Sharlston Community School, Wakefield - to join Waterton MAT

Approve • performance • capacity • Ofsted


Red Lane Primary, Bolton and Masefield Primary, Bolton - to form a MAT

Defer • governance • diversity • structure

Action required: Further clarification sought as to distinction between members and Trustees

Oakworth Primary, Bradford; Haworth Primary, Bradford; and Lees Primary, Bradford - to form the Bronte MAT

Defer • school improvement • supporting roles • capacity

Action required: Possible conflicts of interest to be resolved.

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Oxenhope Primary, Bradford - to join Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

Approve • Ofsted • local knowledge • governance


Westminster Church of England Primary School, Bradford - to join Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

Approve • leadership • structure • finance


Stockingate Mill Junior School, Wakefield - to join the Waterton MAT

Approved • Ofsted • strategy

Action required: Academy Order not required.

Sponsor Applications

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Barrowford School, Lancashire - to join Pendle Education Trust

Approve • Ofsted • governance • performance • finances



Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Droylsden Academy, Tameside – removal of sixth form

Approve • suspended sixth form • LA support

Action required: Inform the school of the decision.

Manchester Enterprise Academy, Manchester – Expansion of premises

Approve • LA support • finance • performance

Action required: Inform the school of the decision.

Manchester Health Academy, Manchester – trust seeking approval to convert to a Multi- Academy Trust

Decline • performance • capacity • SAT to MAT structure

Action required: Feedback given to the trust.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 20th April 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB)


• Karen Bramwell – new HTB member

Karen was formally introduced to the board and she gave a brief resume of her career history.

• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board, including meetings of the North West School Improvement Board, Learn and Lead sub-regional board and Wirral Head Teachers.

The RSC advised the board that there is increasing evidence of the growing appetite from system leaders in the region in becoming academies and forming multi academy trusts.

The RSC updated the board about her recent meeting with Diocesan Directors of Education and the recently published Memoranda of Understanding between the Catholic Church and the Department for Education, and between the National Society and the department.

Updates were also given regarding recent meetings with MPs, including Andrew Gwynne, Lucy Powell, Graham Brady, Craig Whittaker, Jim McMahon and Maria Eagle. Pam Birch advised that she was soon to meet Mark Menzies.

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The RSC asked the board to advise if they had any successful case studies that they could share regarding Academies/Sponsorship.

An update was given regarding progress in Bradford, and Jane Acklam requested a paper showing how MATs are progressing in the area.

A general discussion was held regarding the benefits of business sponsors and the need for professionals on Governor Boards.

• HTB Away Day

The RSC requested volunteer speakers and subject suggestions for the RSC HTB conference.

• Free School Update

Pam Birch, Karen Bramwell and Iain Hall declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. Tom Quinn declared an interest but had no conflict. The remaining members discussed and agreed recommendations to the Minister for free school applications following the streamlined process.

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Mary’s Catholic College, Wirral – to join The Holy Family Trust

Approve • finances • governance structure

Tom Quinn left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


Bruche Primary School, Warrington; Penketh Primary School, Warrington; Evelyn Street Primary School, Warrington - to form the Warrington Primary School MAT

Defer • governance experience and range of expertise

• Ofsted • LA involvement

Action required: Look at the expertise on the Governor Board and possibly visit the schools.

Allerton Bywater Primary School, Leeds; Brigshaw High School and Language College, Leeds; Kippax Ash Tree Primary School, Leeds; Kippax Greenfield Primary School, Leeds; Kippax North Junior, Infant & Primary School, Leeds; Swillington Primary School, Leeds - to form the Brigshaw Learning Partnership: A Multi- Academy Trust

Approve • community support • ensuring sufficient external

challenge • Ofsted

Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.

Nortonthorpe Hall Special School, Kirklees - to join the Wellspring Academy Trust

Approve • capacity • structure • due diligence


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Allerton Primary School, Bradford; Heaton Primary School, Bradford - to join the Beckfoot Trust

Defer • sponsor capacity • Ofsted • MAT structure

Action required: Predictive data required from Beckfoot Trust as to how their current schools are performing.

Thornton Grammar School, Bradford; Oakbank School, Bradford - to join the Beckfoot Trust

Defer • Headteacher appointment • financial capacity • Ofsted • school support

Action required: Predictive data required from Beckfoot Trust as to how their current schools are performing.

Scissett Middle School, Kirkless; Kirkburton Middle School, Kitrkless; Shelley First School, Kirklees; Birdsedge First School, Kirkless - to form a MAT

Defer • performance • school improvement • governance • Ofsted

Action required: Further information requested on governance and LA involvement.

Copthorne Primary School, Bradford; Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford; Horton Park Primary School, Bradford - to form the Exceed Academies Trust MAT

Approve • school to school support • governance • Teaching School provision


St Joseph’s Keighley, Bradford; St John the Evangelist Primary School, Bradford; St Winefred’s Catholic Primary School, Bradford; St Walburga Catholic Primary School, Bradford - to join the Blessed Christopher Wharton MAT

Approve • Ofsted • governance • performance • finances • diocese support

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The Kingfisher Community Special School, Oldham

Approve • Ofsted • sponsorship • finance


Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Kirklees - to join Focus the Education Trust

Approve • Ofsted • MAT research • performance • geographical spread of trust


Queensbury School, Bradford –to join the Feversham Education Trust

Approve • capacity • school improvement

agreement • performance • Teaching School


Sponsor Applications

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Gatley Academy Trust Approve • school structure

• governance • performance • finances

Action required: Project lead to advise the trust.


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Hawkley Hall High School – expansion of premises

Approve • PAN Expansion • LA support • funding


Salford City Academy – removal of a sixth form

Approve • pupil numbers • local sixth form provision


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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 11th May 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB)



• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board, including meetings with Warrington Executive Directors, Trafford Executive Directors, a round table with head teachers in Leeds and meetings with several MPs. The RSC also advised that she had met St Mary’s Horsforth Bishop Constance Trust and Blackburn Diocese.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only

Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Leigh Primary School, Tameside - to join Enquire Learning Trust

Approve • due diligence • consolidation • predictive results of other

Tameside schools


Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School, Wigan - to form the Greengate Trust

Approve • finances • governance • strength of network


Orrell Holgate Primary School, Wigan - to join Greengate Trust

Approve • finances • governance • strength of network


Parrs Wood School, Manchester - to join the Greater Manchester Learning Trust

Approve • governance • value added • expansion • union/LA views


Bedford High School, Wigan - to join the Lateral Trust

Defer • expansion of the trust • Ofsted • accountability • governance

Action required: Further detail of the governance/trustee framework was requested.

Benchill and Baguley Hall Schools, Manchester - to join the Wythenshawe Academy MAT

Defer • Ofsted • capacity • accountability • governance


Marus Bridge Primary School, Wigan - to join the

Defer • strategy • governance/trust board

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Rowan Trust • primary development


Tor View School, Lancashire

Defer • Ofsted • finances • governing body • MAT structure

Action required: Trust board/roles to be reviewed.

Ossett and Horbury Academies, Wakefield - to form the Accord MAT

Approve with conditions

• Ofsted • value added • finances • structure • governance


Action required: Academy Order to be issued. Independent specialist expertise required on the Board.

Horbury Primary School, Wakefield; Sitlington Middlestown Junior and Infant School, Wakefield - to join the Accord MAT

Defer • KS2 Capacity • cluster consolidation • support/partnerships • school improvement plan


Action required: Review of school improvement plan/commissioning arrangements required.

Allerton Primary School, Beradford; Heaton Primary School, Bradford; Thornton Grammar School, Bradford; Oakbank School, Bradford - to join the Beckfoot Trust

Approve • growth strategy • structure • Ofsted • capacity • finances • Teaching School

involvement


Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Rastrick High School, Calderdale

Decline • proposed school improvement team

• leadership • strategy • trust board skills

Action required: RSC office to write to trust.

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Blue Coat School, Liverpool - to expand premises

Defer • Ofsted • LA support • finances • risk assessments

Action required: Further information requested

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Wigan - to amend their age range

Approve • Ofsted • LA support • finances • governance

Action required: Project lead to advise the school.

Gawthorpe Community Academy, Wakefield - to expand premises

Approve • Ofsted • multi-purpose usage • finances • governance

Action required: Project lead to advise the school.

Halewood Academy, Knowsley - to close their sixth form provision

Defer • student numbers • proximity of other sixth form

provision • quality of sixth form

provision • Ofsted • future school provision • transition arrangements

Action required: Decision has been referred to Ministers.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 25th May 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Tom Quinn (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB) Sir Iain Hall (HTB)



• Temperature Check

A discussion was held around the composition of MAT Boards.

Pam Birch outlined the latest developments with the Blackpool Challenge.

Clarification was sought around Heysham High School joining a MAT. It was confirmed that no application had been presented to the HTB.

• RSC Update

The RSC updated the Board on the meetings she had with two potential sponsors.

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board, including speaking at the Lancashire Governors Conference, attending the Knowsley Governors Conference with Karen Bramwell and attending a meeting with Blackburn Local Authority.

The West Yorkshire Sub Regional Group has now been launched.

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The RSC concluded with mentioning that Lord Nash had made two positive school visits in the region: Eden Boys School and SS Simon & Jude CofE Primary School.

• Bradford Update

An update was given to the Board of the work with Bradford LA and schools. It was agreed that much progress had been made in this area.

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Titus Salt School, Bradford - to join the Northern Star Academies Trust

Approve • Ofsted • governance • Academy Ambassadors • sponsors outside the region


Daresbury Primary School, Halton – to join the Heath Family Trust

Approve • geographical location • growth plan • performance • Ofsted


Atlas Primary School, Bradford; Green Lane Primary School, Bradford; Lister Primary School, Bradford; Lilycroft Primary School, Bradford; Westbourne Primary School, Bradford; Margaret McMillan Primary School, Bradford - to form the Priestley Academy Trust

Approve • governance • collaboration • Ofsted • Teaching School

Partnerships


Reevy Hill Primary School, Worth Valley Primary School, Bradford; Woodside Academy, Bradford - to be sponsored by Leading Learners Trust

Approve • geography • performance • staff retention

Karen Bramwell left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it



Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Penketh Academy Trust, Warrington - to close the

Approve • finances • pupil intake

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academy 6th form to new year 12 entrants in September 2016

• Ofsted • other 6th form provision

Action required: Project lead to advise school.

Darrington Church of England Primary School, Wakefield - retrospective application to lower age range from 4-11 to 3-11 from 1 September 2014

Approve • LA Support • consultation process • Ofsted • finances

Action required: Project lead to advise school. Approval was based on the facts of the individual case.

Witton Park School, Blackburn - to join Achievement through Collaboration Trust

Approve • governance • performance • leadership support • school improvement

strategy

Action required: Project lead to advise school.

Westcliff Primary School (WPS) and Blackpool Gateway Academy (BGA), Blackpool to join the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT), disbanding their current MAT, the Tower Multi-Academy Trust.

Approve • Ofsted • finances • governance • best practice

Pam Birch left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it

Action required: Approve with the proviso that the board is structured as stipulated by the EFA.

Decisions made between 12th May 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Academy Order Bruche Primary School, Warrington; Penketh Primary School, Warrington; Evelyn Street Primary School, Warrington - to form the Warrington Primary School MAT

Approve • Governance • trust plans • sponsor capacity


Academy Order Scissett Middle School, Huddersfield; Kirkburton

Approve • Governance • school support

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Middle School, Huddersfield; Shelley First School, Huddersfield; Birdsedge First School, Huddersfield - to form a MAT

• school improvement


Academy Order Horbury Primary School, Wakefield; Sitlington Middlestown Junior and Infant School, Wakefield - to convert and join the Accord MAT

Approve • school improvement plan • external support • sponsor capacity


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RECORD OF MEETING Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 22 June 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies

Alan Yellup (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB)


Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Church Drive Primary School, Egremont Primary School, Great Meols Primary School, Poulton Lancelyn Primary School and Stanton Road Primary School, Wirral to convert and form a MAT

Approve

- Accountability - Governance - Sponsor capability - Pupil Head Count - Academy Ambassadors

Action required: Approved with the proviso that a development program is put in place for the CEO and appointment of an Academy Ambassador is considered. Issue Academy Order.

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Halewood Primary School and Cronton Primary School, Knowsley to convert and form a MAT

Approve

- Sponsor capability - Governance - Local Authority and

Diocese - Ofsted

Action required: Issue Academy Order. Ackton Pastures Primary School and Castleford Half Acres Primary School, Wakefield to convert and join the Gawthorpe MAT

Defer

- Ofsted - School Improvement

Plan - Recruitment and

Development

Action required: Further evidence of CEO experience and development plan required. The East Manchester Academy (TEMA) to join the Education and Leadership Trust

Approve

- Performance - Leadership Training - Accountability

Action required: Project Lead to advise TEMA of approval. Spring Brook School, Oldham to convert to join the New Bridge Academy Trust

Approve

- School Premises - Finances - Land Arrangements

Action required: Approved but Trust to provide a report confirming school budgets. Issue Academy Order

Lapage Primary School and Nursery, Denholme Primary School, Parkwood Primary School, Victoria Primary School, Bradford to convert and join the Bradford Birth to 19 Trust

Approve

- Potential Growth - Ofsted - Leadership Strengths - Governance

Action required: Issue Academy Orders

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Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Sponsor approval application from Cockburn Multi Academy Trust, Leeds

Approve

- Finances - Accountability - Performance - Recruitment

Action required: Sponsorship Approved. Sponsor approval application from Cathedral Academies Trust

Approve

- Sponsorship Catchment - School Improvement - Governance

Action required: Sponsorship Approved. Sponsor approval application from St Chad’s School, Oldham

Approve

- Diocese Approval - Performance - Governance - Academy Ambassadors

Action required: Sponsorship Approved with suggestion that appointment of an Academy Ambassador is considered.

St Paul’s CofE Primary School, Tameside to join Chester Diocesan Academy Trust

Approve

- Directive Academy

Order - Diocese - Other Trust schools

Action required: Sponsorship Approved.


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Co-operative Academy of Manchester - expansion and increase in capacity

Approve

- Strategy - Performance - Expansion of the Trust

Action required: PL to advise school.

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Project Updates since previous Meetings

An update was given on the progress of Benchill and Baguley Hall converting to join the Wythenshawe Academy MAT.

Strategy Session

• RSC Update

A brief update was provided by the RSC about Sir David Carter’s appearance at the Education Select Committee. Discussions centred on Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) and also the different roles within Ofsted and the RSC office.

• Northern Powerhouse Schools Strategy Review

Nick Weller attended the meeting and gave the Board an overview on the process to develop high-quality MATs in northern regions. Discussions were held around Leadership, Teaching School Development and encouraging teachers to work in areas of deprivation.

• Sponsor Capacity Fund Update

HTB agreed the priorities for the funding, which would be included in the published material and inform decisions on which bids to approve if the fund was oversubscribed. These were:

• sponsors operating in disadvantaged areas with a low proportion of active sponsors

• sponsors operating in the primary phase • sponsors developing as part of a Diocesan strategy

AOB

Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Fred Longworth High converting from a SAT to MAT (The Lateral Trust) and Bedford High School, Wigan converting to join the Lateral Trust

Approve

- Governance - Academy Ambassadors


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The RSC updated the Board regarding The Blue Coat School, Liverpool expansion proposal. It was noted that some headteachers voiced their opposition but they had negated to communicate these concerns during the allocated consultation period.

Sir Iain Hall confirmed that he would be stepping down as a Board member at the end of this academic year.

The Board also asked for the minutes to include an acknowledgement of the tremendous work being undertaken by DfE colleagues to strengthen the content and detail of the project applications, allowing members to reach decisions in a more expedient manner.

Free School Update Pam Birch, Iain Hall and Karen Bramwell declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting. An update was given regarding the next stage of the process; the scheduling of interviews for short listed candidates.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 12 July 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Sir Iain Hall (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies Alan Yellup (HTB)


• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Headteacher Board. Priorities for the autumn term were discussed, including the upcoming round of School to School Support.

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Harper Green School and Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton to convert and form a MAT

Approve • School to School support

• Finances • Governance • Secondary provision

Action required: Issue Academy Order.

Rawson Junior and Infant School, Calderdale to convert and join Trinity Academy Halifax

Defer • Ofsted • Professional

development • Sponsor capabilities

Action required: Defer pending a review of the Governance structure.

St Catherine’s Church of England Primary School, Bolton to convert and form the Mulberry Tree CofE MAT

Approve • Ofsted • Finances • Governance • Free schools

Action required: Issue Academy Order and Project Lead to monitor growth progress.

Holycroft Primary School, Bradford to convert and join Northern Education Trust

Approve • School to School support

• Locality • Governance • Capacity

Action required: Issue Academy Order and Project Lead to monitor growth progress.

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Grange School, Halton to convert and join The Innovation Enterprise Academy Trust

.

Defer • Geography • Value Added • Local Authority

support • Academy

Ambassadors • Capability

Action required: Defer pending issue of the Section 5 report for the Grange School.

Rainford High School, St Helens to convert to an academy

Approve • Governance • Potential convertors • Teaching school


Standish Community High School, Wigan and Southlands High School, Lancashire to convert and form a MAT

Defer • Capacity • Budgets • Governance

Action required: Deferred awaiting further information regarding the Governance structure.

Wilsden Primary School and Thornton Primary School, Bradford to convert and join The Focus-Trust

Approve • Performance • MAT cluster • West Yorkshire

Teaching Alliance • Consolidation


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Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St James' Church Primary School, Bradford to join Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (Directive Academy Order)

Approve • Special measures • Capacity • School improvement

plan • Trust structure


Sponsor approval application from the Acorn Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted • Growth plan • Capacity

Action required: PL to advise Trust of Approval.

Merger and Sponsor Application for the Altius Trust, the Piper Hill Trust and CHS Learning Trust to form The Everyone Trust.

Agreement in Principle

• Sponsor status • Governance • Free school

Action required: Governance structure to be reviewed and returned to the Board in September for final agreement.

Harrop Fold School, Salford to convert into the Consilium Trust

Defer • School support • Budget deficit • Loan affordability • Capacity

Martin Shevill left the room and did not receive papers for this discussion

Action required: Project deferred awaiting EFA Report regarding deficit repayment terms.

All Saints Featherstone School, Wakefield to be sponsored by Enhance Academy Trust

Approve • Structure • Capacity • Additional school

support • Geography • Academy

Ambassadors


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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Batley Girls’ High School, Kirklees – Expansion of Premises

Approve • Improved capacity for science lessons

• Performance • Finance

Action required: Project Lead to advise school.

Revoe Learning Academy, Blackpool – Increase in age range

Defer • Ofsted • Performance • EA visit

Action required: Deferred awaiting further information from Revoe Learning Academy.

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School, Wakefield – Increase in age range

Approve • Ofstsed • Finance • Consultation period

Action required: Approved on condition that a full consultation period is completed.

Norbreck Primary Academy, Blackpool to form the Mulberry Multi Academy Trust

Defer • SAT to MAT • Value Added • Ofsted • Finance

Action required: Deferred pending confirmation of future plans from the trust.

Fulwood Academy, Lancashire request to remove their sixth form provision

Approve • Ofsted • Value Added • Performance • Finances • Capacity • Other provision

Action required: Approval was given to close the sixth form.

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Belle Vue Girls School, Bradford to join Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

Approve • Ofsted • Value Added • Finances • Governance

Jane Acklam left the room and did not receive papers for this discussion

Action required: Project Lead to advise Trust.

Batley Grammar School, Kirklees closure of 6th form.

Approve in Principle

• Increase in PAN • Sixth Form numbers

Action required: Approval was given to close the sixth form.

Stoneleigh Primary School, Oldham approval of nursery.

Approve in Principle

• Due Diligence • Funding Agreement

Jane Acklam left the room and did not receive papers for this discussion

Action required: Verbal presentation only. Full approval to be considered on submission of project papers.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 14th September 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Tom Quinn (HTB)

Apologies

Karen Bramwell (HTB)



• HTB Structure The RSC announced the resignation of HTB member, Alan Yellup. • Consultation Document The Board discussed the Government’s consultation paper “Schools that work for everyone”. • Sponsor Capacity Fund The Board discussed the assessment of applications for the current round of sponsor funding. • Events Agenda The RSC updated the Board on upcoming events including the special schools event to be held on 21

September in Tameside.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Wrenthorpe Primary School, Wakefield to convert and join the Waterton Multi Academy Trust

Approve

- Ofsted - Capacity - School Improvement - Trust Growth


The Pendlebury Centre, Stockport to convert and join The Laurus Trust

Approve

- Free schools - Ofsted - Local Authority - Governance


Moorside High School, Salford to convert and join Consilium Trust

Defer - Regional involvement - Risk - Capacity - Finances

Martin Shevill

Action required: Deferred awaiting further information regarding other schools joining the Trust.

St Anne’s CofE Lydgate Primary School, Oldham to convert and join Sola Fide CofE Multi-Academy Trust

Approve - Ofsted - Geography - Teaching School - Leadership


Rolls Crescent Primary School, Manchester to convert and join the Changing Lives in Collaboration Trust

Approve - Ofsted - Sponsorship - Pupil numbers - Capacity

Action required: Issue Academy Order. Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

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Rainhill High School, St Helens to convert and form The Rainhill Learning Village Trust

Approve - Pupil Numbers - Finances - External support


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

• St Augustine’s CE Primary School, Salford to be sponsored by SS Simon and Jude Academy Trust

Approve

- Directive Academy Order

- Geography - Academy Ambassadors - Finance

Action required: Sponsor Approved.

Decisions made between 12 July and this HTB Meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

• Significant Change • Revoe Learning

Academy, Increase in age range

•

Approve

- Ofsted - Department for

Education policy

Action required: Project Lead to advise Academy.

• • Sponsor Application • Approval of sponsor application for Watersheddings Primary School, Oldham

Approve

- Directive Academy Order

- Potential sponsors - Ofsted

Action required: Sponsor Approved.

• Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest • • Academy Order • Standish Community

High School, Wigan and Southlands High School, Lancashire to convert and form a MAT

Approve

- Governance - Board experience - Capacity


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Academy Order Rawson Junior and Infant School, Calderdale to convert and join Trinity Academy Halifax

•

Approve

- Governance - Academy Ambassadors


AOB Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

• Funding Agreement • Leading Learners

Intermediate Funding uplift request

•

Approve

- Sponsorship - School Improvement

Plan

Action required: Additional Funding Approved. Project Lead to advise Trust.

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RECORD OF MEETING Lancashire and West Yorkshire (LWY) Headteacher Board 28th September 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB)

Apologies

Tom Quinn (HTB)

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Sylvester Primary School, Knowsley to convert and join the Innovation Enterprise Academy Trust

Approve

• Ofsted • Finances • Pupil numbers • Capacity • Performance


The Grange School, Halton to convert and join the Innovation Enterprise Academy Trust

Approve

• Ofsted • School Leadership • Geography • Governance • Finances


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Sponsor Application

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Sponsor match approval application for Norden High School and Sports College

Approve

• Directive Academy

Order • Geography • Ofsted • Viability

Action required: Project Lead to advise school and sponsor.



Rastrick High School Academy Trust, Calderdale – Retrospective approval of expansion of premises

Approve

- Pupil Numbers - Ofsted

Action required: Project Lead to advise school. HTB requested that guidance for schools is improved to ensure applications are not being made retrospectively.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 12 October 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Tom Quinn (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB) Lord Nash (DfE, Minister)

Apologies None

Cross-Cutting discussion points

The Board met and discussed:

• Temperature Check

HTB members updated the Board on meetings they had individually attended and the challenges that they currently face in their areas.

• Sponsor Strategy Discussion

A presentation was made to the Board of the sponsor profile across the region and a roundtable discussion was held regarding sponsor growth.

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Discussion of Projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only.

Sponsor Application


Longdendale High School, Tameside, to form a new sponsored Multi Academy Trust: Aspire + Trust.


• governance • Ofsted • cross school support • disadvantaged pupils • school improvement

Action required: Project lead to advise school and address financial queries.

Academy Order


Astley Sports College, Tameside, to join Aspire + Multi Academy Trust.


• governance • Ofsted • inter school support • disadvantaged pupils • school improvement


Mereside School, Blackpool, to join Fylde Academy Trust.

Approve • Ofsted • capacity • attainment • pupil numbers

Pamela Birch was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Sale High School and Stretford Grammar School, Trafford, to join The Hamblin Trust.


• finances • Ofsted • pupil numbers


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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 16 November 2016


Apologies

None



• Temperature check

The HTB members updated the Board on meetings they had individually attended.

• RSC update

The RSC informed the board of her recent meetings and activities since the last Board, including meetings with the new Ofsted regional directors, Andrew Cook and Cathryn Kirby.

• Strategy session

The RSC made a presentation to the Board outlining her role in improving educational outcomes.

The Board Members discussed Academy intervention plans for the forthcoming year.

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Academy Order


New College Pontefract Sixth Form College, Wakefield - to become a 16- 19 academy

Defer • governance • performance • finance • teaching schools

Action required: Project lead to advise school and address financial queries

Rochdale Sixth Form College, Rochdale - to become a 16-19 academy

Approve in principle

• performance • capacity • governance • Academy Ambassadors

Action required: Project lead to advise school and progress the application

Cobblers Lane Primary School, Wakefield - to join the Waterton MAT

Approve • school improvement plan • performance • finance • Ofsted


Moorside High School, Salford - to join Consilium Trust

Approve • Ofsted • regional presence • school improvement plan • capacity

Martin Shevill was not present and did not receive papers for this item


Ellesmere Park High School, Salford - to join Consilium Trust

Approve • Ofsted • regional presence • school improvement plan • capacity

Martin Shevill was not present and did not receive papers for this item


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Barlow Hall Primary School and Brookburn Community School, Manchester - to form The Link Learning Trust

Approve • capacity • Ofsted • geography


Christ Church CofE Primary School, Bury – to convert and be a sponsor; St John’s CofE Primary School, Bury - to be sponsored by Christ Church CofE Primary School

Defer • Ofsted • geography • growth plans • finances

Action required: Project lead to advise school and address financial queries

Atherton St George’s CofE Primary School, Wigan - to convert and be a sponsor; St Mark’s CofE Primary School - to be sponsored by The Wings CE MAT

Approve • finance • performance • Ofsted • due diligence


Sponsor Application


The Crompton House School, Oldham, to be a sponsor

Approve • performance • trust structure • MAT development

Action required: Project lead to advise school

Leigh CofE Primary School, Wigan, discussion of possible sponsor options

N/A • finance • diocese • Ofsted • school-to-school support

Action required: Project lead to continue evaluating possible sponsors

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Moor End Academies Trust - expansion of premises

Approve • consultation • Ofsted • finance

Action required: Project lead to advise Academy

Decisions made between 12 October and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Academy Order Castlebrook High School, Bury - approval of fast track funding

Approve • due diligence


Free School Update

An update was provided of the latest Free School applications and discussions were held regarding the progress of each application.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 30 November 2016


Apologies

None




HTB members updated the Board on meetings they had individually attended.

• RSC update

The RSC informed the Board of her meetings and activities since the last Board meeting, including on-going trust reviews, and the announcement of the new strategic school improvement fund.


A presentation was made to the Board on the department’s future strategy for increasing the number of good and outstanding schools. The Board discussed how funding could be targeted to benefit most schools within the timeframe given.

A brief update was given regarding the regional academy growth fund proposal and the timescale within which applications can be made.

The role of education advisers was discussed, and how they can assist with providing support to schools where interventions are deemed necessary.

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Academy Order


New College Pontefract Sixth Form College, Wakefield - to become a 16- 19 academy

Approve in principle

• performance • school finances • Ofsted ratings

Action required: Project lead to advise school and progress the application

Parkside School, Bradford - to join the Northern Star Academies Trust

Approve • Ofsted ratings • capacity • school support • teaching school alliance • potential growth


Fitzwilliam Primary School, Wakefield - to join Inspire Partnership MAT

Approve • growth plan • capacity • Ofsted ratings • Governance


Townfield Primary Academy Trust - to become a sponsor, and Woodslee Primary school, Wirral - to be sponsored by Townfield Primary

Decline • Ofsted • governance • leadership • MAT structures

Action required: Project lead and representative of HTB to speak to Townfield Primary Academy Trust regarding their proposed MAT model

Park Lane Learning Trust, Calderdale - to join Moor End Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted • school finances • capacity • school improvement plan

Jane Acklam was not present and did not receive papers for this item


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Funding Agreement


Newchurch-in-Pendle St Mary's C of E primary, Lancashire - to be sponsored by Cidari Trust

Approve • potential sponsors • geography • finances • pupil numbers

Action required: Project lead to advise school



Wellacre Technology Academy Trust, Trafford – reduce age range to 11-16

Approve • capacity • other provision


Great Sankey High School, Warrington (SAT) - to form Omega MAT

Approve • leadership • governance • strategy for development


AOB


New Heights High School, Liverpool - to convert, and form a MAT

Defer • other AP provision • school site • geography

Action required: PL to secure more information from school surrounding the proposed MAT structure

LA Commissioned Free School Update

An update was provided of the latest LA Commissioned Free School expressions of interest received.

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RECORD OF MEETING

Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board 14 December 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Vicky Beer (RSC, Chair) Tom Quinn (HTB) Martin Shevill (HTB) Pamela Birch (HTB) Jane Acklam (HTB) Karen Bramwell (HTB) Jane Balderstone (DfE) (attended for directive academy order update) Gillian Hillier (DfE) (attended for strategic school improvement funding discussion)

Apologies

None.




HTB members updated the Board on meetings they had individually attended.

• RSC update

The RSC informed the Board of her meetings and activities since the last Board meeting, including her attendance at trust reviews across the region, the opportunity area launch event in Blackpool, and the West Yorkshire strategic partnership inaugural meeting.


The Board received an update regarding directive academy orders issued since implementation of the legislation and the progress being made to match schools to potential sponsors. The RSC delivery plan proposed key performance indicators. Regional targets were discussed.

Gillian Hillier of the School Improvement Policy team attended the meeting to seek the Board’s views regarding strategic school improvement funding and its’ proposed system of allocation.

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Academy Order

Project Decision Key discussion points Conflicts of interest

Barton Moss Community Primary School, Salford - to join Prestolee multi academy trust

Defer • Ofsted • pupil numbers • governance • finances

Action required: Project lead to seek further information from the Trust regarding their application.

New Horizons (PRU) and Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School, Warrington - to form Kaleidoscope Inclusion Trust

Approve • geography • local authority commissioned

school places • pupil numbers • governance


Sponsor Application


Weatherhead High School, Wirral

Approve • teaching schools • MAT growth • geography • governance

Action required: Project lead to advise Trust.

Fairfield High School for Girls, Tameside

Decline • governance • performance • growth plans • school-to-school support

Action required: Project lead to speak to Trust regarding their proposed sponsor and multi-academy trust model. A HTB member confirmed their availability to offer guidance to the Trust.

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Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance


Crawshaw Academy, Leeds - to be sponsored by Red Kite Learning Trust

Approve • school improvement support • performance • Ofsted rating

Action required: Project lead to advise Trust.



Ripley St Thomas Academy, Lancashire - to form Lunesdale MAT


• Ofsted rating • MAT growth • finances • governance

Action required: Project lead to seek further information regarding the schools forming the multi- academy cluster, finances and governance.

Decisions made between 30 November 2016 and this HTB meeting


Funding Agreement Failsworth School, Manchester

Approve • Ofsted rating • MAT growth • finances • governance

Action required: Project lead to advise Trust

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