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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 11th January 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance via telephone Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB)
Apologies
Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Education SW conference
The board discussed the next Education SW conference to take place on 10th March in Exeter.
• Sponsor matches
The board discussed possible sponsor matches for schools in the South West region.
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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 Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Weston All Saints C of E Primary School (Comenius MAT)
Approve • finances • governance arrangements • growth plans
Action required: RSC to write approving the application.
Ralph Allen School (Palladian Academy Trust)
Approve • governance arrangements • primary capacity & expertise
Action required: RSC to write approving the application.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Moorlands Infant School, BANES to join the Partnership Trust (formerly known as the Fosse Way Trust)
Approve • performance data • governance arrangements • leadership
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Moorlands Junior School, BANES to join the Partnership Trust (formerly known as the Fosse Way Trust)
Approve • performance data • governance arrangements • leadership
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Peasedown St John Primary School, BANES to join the Dragonfly MAT
Approve with FA conditions
• performance data • leadership structure • primary expertise • strategic plan
Action required: Further governance and performance data to be provided before Funding Agreement.
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New Provision Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest West Christchurch Primary, Dorset
Approve • sponsor capacity
Action required: N/A
Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Antony’s School, Gloucestershire
Not for decision
• MAT options • performance
Action required: To be discussed further at next Headteacher Board meeting on 25th January.
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Academy of Trinity, BANES
Not for decision
• review of governance • leadership
Action required: Outcomes of review of governance to be discussed at next Headteacher Board meeting on 25th January.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 25th January 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Susan Matheson (DfE) Frank Green (Schools Commissioner)
Apologies
Brian Hooper (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• February Academy Openers
The board reviewed the list of February openers and their progress.
• School Improvement Partnership Boards (SIPBs)
Members of the board shared feedback from the SIPB meetings that have recently taken place and plans for the next meetings in February.
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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 Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Alternative Complimentary Education (ACE), Plymouth
Approve • governance arrangements • finances • growth plans
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Alternative Complimentary Education (ACE), Plymouth
Approve subject to FA conditions
• governance arrangements • finances • growth plans
Action required: Approval subject to appointment of Finance Director
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
Courthill Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
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Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
Oakdale Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
Old Town Infant School and Nursery, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Defer • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further information on leadership structure and recruitment processes, governance and school improvement to be provided to RSC office. HTB to consider project at next meeting.
Threemilestone School, Cornwall - to join the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust
Approve • school improvement capacity • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be sent.
Minehead First School, Somerset - to join West Somerset Academies Trust
Approve • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be sent.
St Katherine's School, North Somerset - to join the Inspirational Futures Trust
Approve with FA conditions
• school improvement • trust capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. RSC to speak to Headteacher of St Katherine’s School and CEO of Inspirational Futures Trust.
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New Provision Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Whittington Park, Longford, Gloucestershire
Approve • sponsor proposals • leadership
Action required: Letter to be sent to school
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Stephen’s Community Academy, Cornwall – extending age range from 4-11 to 2-11
Approve • performance • capacity
Action required: No further action required.
Mrs Ethelstons CE Primary Academy, Dorset - to relocate to new site, increase PAN from 25 to 30 and to add a 26 place Early Years Provision.
Defer • finances • condition improvement fund
(CIF)
Action required: HTB to review project after CIF allocations have been announced
Pencalenick School, Cornwall to extend its age range from 11-16 to 9-16
Approve • Local Authority position • basic need • performance
Action required: No further action required.
Downend School, Bristol (SAT) – to join the Castle School Educational Trust (CSET)
Approve • finances • capacity
Action required: No further action required.
Gorse Hill Primary School, Swindon (SAT) - to join the White Horse Federation (WHF)
Approve • leadership • school improvement
Nick Capstick left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: N/A
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Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Callington Community College, Cornwall
N/A • leadership • sponsorship options
Action required: No further action required. Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Dundry CofE Primary School, North Somerset - to join the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Approve with conditions
• MAT options • review of governance • finances • leadership
Alun Williams left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Approval subject to the Trust’s due diligence.
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Academy of Trinity, BANES - to join the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Approve with conditions
• MAT options • performance • finances • leadership
Alun Williams left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Approval subject to the Trust’s due diligence.
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Anthony’s School, Gloucestershire - to join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• finances • pupil numbers • school improvement • primary capacity
Action required: Approval subject to the Trust’s due diligence.
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Woodford Primary School, Plymouth – amendment to school improvement grant (Fast Track to Intermediate)
Approve • finances • leadership
Action required: N/A
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Ferndale Primary School & Nursery, Swindon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
Action required: No further action required
St David's Church of England, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
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Action required: No further action required
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
Action required: No further action required
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School, north Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
Action required: No further action required
Westcliff School, Devon Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
Action required: No further action required
Winton Primary School, Bournemouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016
Action required: No further action required
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 22nd February 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Steve Lancashire (REAch2) Dean Ashton (REAch2)
Apologies
Brian Hooper (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Wiltshire Special Schools
The board discussed MAT options for special schools in Wiltshire. • REAch2 Academy Trust
Steve Lancashire and Dean Ashton provided an overview of the development of the REAch Group of MATs.
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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
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Prima Learning Trust, Bristol
Decline • accountability and the role of Best Practice Network
• schools interested in joining • leadership
Nick Capstick left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Further evidence of interested schools needed in order to be re-considered as a MAT proposal.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon
Approve • performance • leadership
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest King Alfred Trust, Wiltshire
Decline • performance • potential projects if approved • governance
Action required: Further information about governance structure, vision for the MAT and schools that would be interested in working with them. RSC office to arrange a phone call with the Trust.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Haygrove School, Somerset
Approve • performance • finances • governance
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance
Barton Hill Primary School, Bristol – to be sponsored by Colston’s Girls’ School Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • finances
Action required: N/A
Callington Community College, Cornwall- to be sponsored by Ivybridge Academy Trust
Approve • leadership capacity • performance
Action required: N/A
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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Berkeley Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join Marling Educational Trust
Approve • school improvement • primary capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Courthill Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Oakdale Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Old Town Infant School and Nursery, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT
Approve • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
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Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Keevil CofE Primary School, Wilsthire – to join The Acorn Education Trust
Approve • leadership • primary capacity
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Nancledra Primary School Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT)
Approve • performance and TPAT predictions for 2016
• primary capacity and school improvement plan
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Woodfield Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Approve • leadership • school improvement • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Approve • leadership • school improvement • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Prince Rock Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Approve • performance • school improvement • trust capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Widey Court Primary school, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Defer • school improvement • accountability • trust capacity
Action required: Further information required about leadership, governance and school improvement.
Leigham Primary school, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Defer • school improvement • accountability • trust capacity
Action required: Further information required about leadership, governance and school improvement.
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Defer • school improvement • accountability • trust capacity
Action required: Further information required about leadership, governance and school improvement.
Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Defer • school improvement • accountability • trust capacity
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Action required: Further information required about leadership, governance and school improvement.
Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT
Defer • school improvement • accountability • trust capacity
Action required: Further information required about leadership, governance and school improvement.
Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth – to join Inspiring Schools Partnership
Defer • school improvement • trust capacity
Action required: Board to reconsider project subject to Inspiring Schools Partnership approval.
New Provision Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ensleigh, BANES – to be sponsored by Comenius Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • school improvement capacity
Action required: Letter to be sent to trust
Somerdale, BANES – to be sponsored by Educate Together Academy Trust
Approve • performance • primary capacity
Action required: Letter to be sent to trust
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth – conversion from SAT to MAT
Defer • performance • school improvement capacity • governance
Action required: Further information required on outcomes, school to school support and governance structures. Board to reconsider at future meeting.
Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, Cornwall – SAT to join Bridge Multi Acdemy Trust
Defer • performance • capacity
Action required: HTB requested further information on the MAT in order to review project at next meeting.
Penryn College, Cornwall - enlargement of premises
Approve • basic need • performance
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Action required: RSC to write to Penryn College and Cornwall Local Authority
Kings Ash Academy, Torbay - to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11
Approve • finances • staffing • basic need
Action required: No further action required.
Cockington Primary School, Torbay – SAT to join Coast Academies MAT
Approve • performance • governance
Action required: No further action required.
Waycroft Academy, Bristol - to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11
Approve • basic need • funding
Action required: No further action required.
St Michael’s Catholic Secondary School, Cornwall - merger with Camborne Science and International Academy (CSIA) and closure of St Michael’s
Approve with conditions
• performance • governance • admissions
Action required: Further information about admissions to be submitted to RSC before Funding Agreement.
Funding Agreement- March openers Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bideford College, Devon Approve • Converter, proposed opening
date 01/03/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Gerrans School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St David's Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Tregony Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016
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Action required: No further action required.
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 7th March 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Mark Curtin (Achievement for All) Karen Iles (Achievement for All)
Apologies Nick Capstick (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Achievement for All
Achievement for All representatives gave an overview of their work nationally and in the South West.
• Free School Applications in Wave 11
HTB members provided initial feedback on the free school applications received in Wave 11.
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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
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Academy for Character and Excellence, Devon
Decline • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Further evidence needed of schools intending to join the MAT in order to be re-considered as a MAT proposal.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest West Somerset Academies Trust, Somerset
Approve • performance • capacity • finances
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Chulmleigh Academy Trust, Devon
Defer • finances • potential projects if approved
Action required: Further information to be supplied with the financial plan, vision for the MAT and schools that would be interested in working with them.
Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Hareclive Academy, Bristol – to be sponsored by E-ACT
Approve • governance • leadership
Action required: N/A
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Redhills Community Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Decline • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Further evidence needed of schools intending to join the MAT in order to be re-considered as a MAT proposal.
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Shaldon Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Decline • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Further evidence needed of schools intending to join the MAT in order to be re-considered as a MAT proposal.
St Michael’s CoE First School, Somerset – to join West Somerset Academies Trust
Approve • performance • leadership
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Roche Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• leadership • school improvement
Action required: Academy order to be issued. Additional information to be supplied regarding school targets, leadership structures and school improvement support before funding agreement is signed.
St Erth Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• leadership • school improvement
Action required: Additional information to be supplied regarding school targets, leadership structures and school improvement support before funding agreement is signed.
Darite Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT
Approve • performance • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Lanlivery Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT
Approve • performance • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Pelynt Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT
Approve • performance • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Polperro Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT
Approve • performance • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
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Polruan Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT
Approve • performance • trust capacity and size
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Woodford Primary School, Plymouth– amendment to school improvement grant (intermediate to full sponsored)
Approve • finances
Action required: N/A
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Curledge Street Academy, Torbay – lowering the age range from 3-11 years to 2-11 years
Approve • financial planning • capacity
Action required: No further action required.
King Ina, Somerset (Infants) – to get faith designation
Approve • governance
Action required: No further action required.
Winchcombe Abbey CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to enlarge premises
Approve • capacity • finances
Action required: No further action required.
Springfields Academy, Wiltshire – to agree PAN of 120 across age range (7-19)
Approve • age range • performance
Action required: No further action required.
Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth – conversion from SAT to MAT
Defer • leadership and governance • primary school improvement • transition • trust capacity and size
Action required: Further information required on governance structure, leadership, and primary school improvement plan.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 21st March 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Apologies
Nick Capstick (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• School Improvement Partnership Board (SIPB) meetings
Plans for the SIPB meetings taking place in the summer term 2016 were presented to the board.
• Free School applications in Wave 11
HTB members and the RSC discussed availability for interviews for Wave 11 applications.
• Salisbury Plain MAT
Information on the financial planning, governance and leadership arrangements for the proposed Salisbury Plain MAT were presented to the board.
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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 Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Academy for Character and Excellence, Devon
Approve • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Halcon Community Primary School, Somerset – to be sponsored by Redstart Learning Partnership
Approve • leadership and capacity • KS2 results • pupil numbers
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Redhills Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Approve • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Shaldon Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Approve • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Greatfield Park Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join Pate’s Education Trust
Approve • admissions • school improvement
Action required: Academy order to be issued. Additional information to be supplied regarding admissions policy.
Warden Hill Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join Pate’s Education Trust
Approve • admissions • school improvement
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Action required: Academy order to be issued. Additional information to be supplied regarding admissions policy.
Longvernal Primary School, BANES – to join Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Approve • primary capacity • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Welton Primary School, BANES – to join Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Approve • primary capacity • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Mount Charles Community Primary, Cornwall – to join Peninsula Learning Trust
Approve • school improvement • leadership • KS2 results
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
St Catherine’s CofE Primary School, Cornwall – to join An Daras MAT
Approve • performance • school improvement
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Cornwall – to join The Atlantic Centre of Excellence MAT
Approve • governance and leadership • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Widey Court Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Leigham Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect
Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers
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Academy Trust • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Hamworthy Park Junior School, Poole – to join William Hillary MAT
Approve • governance arrangements • school improvement • KS2 results
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Twin Sails Infant School, Poole – to join William Hillary MAT
Approve • governance arrangements • school improvement • KS2 results
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Shaldon Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Approve • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Redhills Community Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence
Approve • capacity and size • potential projects if approved
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy, Cornwall – conversion from SAT to MAT
Approve • performance data • location
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Action required: No further action required.
LeAF Studio School, Bournemouth – to extend age range from 14-19 to 13-19
Decline • capacity • finances • leadership • school improvement
Action required: KS4 outcomes in 2016 to be reviewed before project is considered.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Bridport Primary School, Dorset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Dorset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, Dorset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Hennock Community Approve • converter proposed opening
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Primary School, Devon date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Landscove Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Loders CofE VC Primary School, Dorset
Approve • fast track sponsored, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Luxulyan School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Moorlands Infant School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Moorlands Junior School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Nunney First School, Somerset
Approve • fast track sponsored, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Peasedown St John Primary School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Ruskin Junior School, Swindon
Approve • fast track sponsored, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St David's Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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St Michael’s CofE Primary School, Bournemouth
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Stoke Gabriel Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Woodford Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • intermediate, proposed opening date 01/04/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Decisions made between 7th March 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding Agreement Peasedown St John Primary School, BANES
Approve • governance and leadership • strategic plan
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 12th April 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Jo Thomas (DfE)
Apologies
Alun Williams (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Free School Applications in Wave 11
HTB members discussed Wave 11 free school applications in the South West.
• South West Warning Notices
HTB members discussed schools that would be eligible for warning notices following the introduction of the Education and Adoption Act.
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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 Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Lighthouse Learning Trust Approve • leadership
• school performance • governance
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Wessex Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • potential projects
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school.
Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance
Patchway Community College – to be sponsored by Olympus Academy Trust
Approve • governance • capital building requirements • finances
Dave Baker left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Project lead to seek further information on capital and site issues and determine immediate and longer term priorities.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St George’s CofE Primary, North Somerset – to be sponsored by the Diocese of Bath and Wells MAT
Approve • finances • school improvement plan
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Lakers School, South Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust
Approve • capacity and size • school improvement • governance • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued and project lead to gather further information on school improvement plan.
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Montpelier Primary School, Devon – to join Stoke Damerel Community College
Approve • school improvement • leadership • governance
Action required: Academy order to be issued.
Portishead Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • school performance • governance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
St Mary’s CofE VA Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • school performance • governance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
St Peter’s CofE VA Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • school performance • governance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
High Down Junior School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • school performance • governance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
High Down Infant School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust
Approve • leadership • school performance • governance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
East Brent CofE First School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust
Approve • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Lympsham CofE First School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust
Approve • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Mark CofE First School – to join The Wessex
Approve • leadership
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Learning Trust
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust
Approve • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Plymton St Maurice Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust
Approve • school performance • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Glen Park Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust
Approve • school performance • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Chaddlewood Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust
Approve • school performance • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Boskenwyn Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Crowan School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Garras Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Germoe Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
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Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Godolphin School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Halwin School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Landewednack Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Mullion Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Park Eglos School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Porthleven School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Sithney Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
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Trannack Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Breage CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Cury CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Wendron CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Weston Community College, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Mullion School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Defer • governance • capacity • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information required and meeting with MAT representatives to be arranged.
Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT
Approve • school improvement • pupil numbers • governance
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Musbury Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT
Approve • school improvement • pupil numbers • governance
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
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Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Sidmouth CofE VA Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT
Approve • school improvement • pupil numbers • governance
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Nancealverne School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership
Approve • school improvement • capacity • location
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Curnow School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership
Approve • school improvement • capacity • location
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Doubletrees School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership
Approve • school improvement • capacity • location
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Roskear School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Weeth Community School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Illogan School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Treloweth Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Rosemellin Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • governance • leadership
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– to join Crofty Learning Trust
• performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Pencoys Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Portreath Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust
Approve • governance • leadership • performance
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Mabe Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust
Approve • governance • capacity
Lisa Mannall left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Constantine Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust
Approve • governance • capacity
Lisa Mannall left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
The Bishops’ CEVA Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust
Approve • governance • capacity
Lisa Mannall left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Trevisker Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust
Approve • governance • capacity
Lisa Mannall left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Dobwalls Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Saltash MAT
Defer • performance • capacity and size • school improvement plan
Action required: To come back to HTB in the future.
TrewidlandPrimary School, Cornwall – to join
Defer • performance • capacity and size
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Saltash MAT • school improvement plan
Action required: To come back to HTB in the future.
Liskeard School and Community College, Cornwall – to join Saltash MAT
Defer • performance • capacity and size • school improvement plan
Action required: To come back to HTB in the future.
Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT
Approve • governance • MAT growth plans
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Oakwood Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT
Approve • governance • MAT growth plans
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Weston Mill Community Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT
Approve • governance • MAT growth plans
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Trent Young’s Endowed CE VA Primary School, Dorset – to join Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
Approve • performance • capacity • school improvement
Joy Tubbs and Brian Hooper left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Amesbury CE VC Primary School, Dorset – to join Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
Approve • performance • capacity • school improvement
Joy Tubbs and Brian Hooper left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Acorn Academy MAT, Cornwall – to relocate, increase places and lower age range
Defer • risk assessments
Action required: Project lead to seek further information and report back to next Headteacher Board meeting.
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Pilgrims’ Way MAT – St Michael’s joining The Saints’ Way MAT (SAT to MAT)
Approve • performance • consultation
Action required: No further action required.
Bristol Free School – Increase number of places and increase the physical size of the building
Defer • capacity • finances
Action required: Further information to be provided on allocation of places for September 2016 and admissions across local schools.
Stoke Damarel Community College – SAT to MAT
Approve • school improvement • capacity
Action required: No further action required.
Wessex Learning Trust – Axbridge First School, Weare First School and Wedmore First School (SATs to join MAT)
Approve • leadership • school improvement
Action required: No further action required.
Pencalenick School – SAT to MAT to form The Special Partnership MAT
Approve • school improvement • capacity
Action required: No further action required.
Diocese of Salisbury MAT – change to governance arrangements
Approve • governance • knowledge transfer
Joy Tubbs left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: No further action required.
Decisions made between 21st March 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant change Exeter House Special School – acquiring new
Approve • location
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site
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 25th April 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance via telephone Sir David Carter (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Rebecca Clark
Apologies
Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• HTB conference on 13th July
HTB members discussed the national conference on 13th July and potential areas of HTB work to cover as part of the event.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest St Martin’s Garden Primary School, BANES – to be sponsored by The Palladian Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • governance • primary capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Combe Down CofE Primary School, BANES; Widcombe Infant School, BANES – to join The Palladian Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • governance • primary capacity
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
St Georges VA Church Primary School, North Somerset – to be sponsored by Diocese of Bath and Wells MAT
Approve • leadership • governance structures
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
St Mark’s VA Ecumenical CofE Methodist Primary School, North Somerset; St John the Evangelist VA CofE Primary School, North Somerset – to join Diocese of Bath and Wells MAT
Approve • leadership • governance structures
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
Alphington Primary School, Devon; Bowhill Primary School, Devon; Ide Primary School, Devon; St Thomas Primary School, Devon – to join Exeter Learning Trust
Approve • school improvement • governance structures • CEO recruitment
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued. Additional information to be supplied regarding CEO
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role, school improvement plan and governance.
Saltford CofE Primary School, BANES – to join Wellsway MAT
Approve • primary capacity • school improvement
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
All Saints CofE VA Primary School, Devon; Beer CofE VA Primary School, Devon; Lady Modiford’s CofE VA Primary School, Devon; Meavy CofE VA Primary School, Devon – to join Diocese of Exeter
Approve • governance structures • leadership
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
Boskenwyn Community School, Cornwall; Crowan School, Cornwall; Garras Community School, Cornwall; Germoe Community School, Cornwall; Godolphin School, Cornwall; Halwin School, Cornwall; Landewednack Community School, Cornwall; Mullion Community School, Cornwall; Park Eglos School, Cornwall; Porthleven School, Cornwall; Sithney Community School, Cornwall; Trannack Community School, Cornwall; Breage CofE VA School, Cornwall; Cury CofE VA School, Cornwall; Wendron CofE VA School, Cornwall; Helston Community College, Cornwall; Mullion School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT
Approve • governance • finances • leadership
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
Dobwalls Community Primary School, Cornwall;
Approve • performance • succession planning
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Trewidland Primary School, Cornwall; Liskeard School and Community College, Cornwall – to join Saltash MAT
• capacity and size • school improvement plan
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Acorn Academy MAT, Cornwall – to relocate, increase places and lower age range
Approve • risk assessments • relocation • PAN increase • age range change
Action required: No further action required.
Bristol Free School – Increase number of places and increase the physical size of the building
Defer • capacity • pupil places in Bristol schools
Action required: Further information to be provided on places for September 2016 and admissions across local schools.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Moorlands Infant School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Moorlands Junior School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Redhills Community Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Shaldon Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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St James School, Devon Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Minehead First School, Somerset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Chacewater Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Upton St James CofE Primary School, Torbay
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Woodford Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • full sponsored, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Threemilestone School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 3rd May 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Jo Thomas (DfE)
Apologies
Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• SW HTB members input at HTB conference in July 2016
HTB members discussed areas of HTB work and possible topics for discussion at the July conference.
• Tackling underperformance through sponsored academy arrangements
The board discussed live projects in the region eligible for intervention and reviewed potential sponsorship arrangements. Academies Group colleagues will investigate further and report back to the board shortly.
• Open academy intervention
HTB discussed the performance of open academies, free schools, studio schools and UTCs in the region.
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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
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Cirencester Deer Park School, Gloucestershire
Approve • finances and proposed top slice arrangements
• governance • business plan • leadership
Action required: New sponsor letter to be sent to school and project lead to gather further information on leadership and financial modelling.
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Chulmleigh Community College, Devon
Defer • finances • growth plan and demographic
forecasts
Action required: Further information to be gathered on finances and local demographic growth.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest South Marston CofE VC Primary, Swindon – to join the Diocese of Bristol Academy Trust
Approve • school performance and improvement capacity
• MAT governance and growth plans
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Lakefield CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join the Diocese of Gloucestershire Academy Trust
Approve • governance • leadership
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bristol Free School, Bristol – permanently increase PAN from 150 to
Defer • admissions numbers in 2016 impact on local schools
• building work and capital
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200 expenditure
Action required: Further information to be provided on admissions across local schools and the rationale for a permanent increase in PAN.
Goddard Park Community Primary School Academy Trust, Swindon – physical expansion of premises
Approve • finances • building and capital
requirements
Action required: No further action required.
Plymouth Studio School, Plymouth – temporary reduction in PAN
Approve • PAN • building and capital
requirements
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 23rd May 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Jo Thomas via VC (DfE)
Apologies
Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Free school standard applications in Wave 11
HTB members discussed Wave 11 free school applications in the South West.
• Deputy Director recruitment update
The RSC announced the two new deputy directors for the South West.
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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, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Torbay School – to be sponsored by Catch 22
Defer • school improvement • distance from school
Action required: Project lead to seek further information from CEO of Catch 22 and invite to a future HTB meeting.
Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Uny’s CofE School, Cornwall; Probus Community Primary School, Cornwall; Bugle School, Cornwall; Biscovery Nursery and Infant Community School, Cornwall – to join Aspire Academy Trust
Approve • school performance and improvement capacity
• MAT governance and growth plans
Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bristol Free School, Bristol – permanently increase its Published Admissions Number (PAN) from 150 to 200
Approve • admission numbers in 2016 impact on local schools
• building work and capital expenditure
Action required: No further action required.
Pilton Community College joining the Primaries Academies Trust - SAT to MAT
Approve • governance • scheme of delegation
Nick Capstick left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: Project lead to gather further information regarding secondary specialism in MAT.
Bradworthy Primary Academy – extend
Approve • finances • school performance
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catchment area
Action required: No further action required.
Trewirgie Infants School – physical expansion of premises
Approve • finances • school performance
Action required: No further action required.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education, Plmouth
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Mount Charles School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Nunney First School, Somerset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Redhills Community Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Shaldon Primary School, Devon
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Katherine's School, North Somerset
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Woodford Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/06/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Decisions made between 3rd May 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Warning Notice St Andrew’s CofE VA, Dorset
Approve • school performance • Ofsted
Action required: Warning Notice to be sent.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 13th June 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)
Apologies
Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Free school applications in Wave 11
HTB members discussed the outcomes of fast track wave 11 free school applications in the South West and HTB availability for future interviews.
• Update on Warning Notices in the South West
HTB members discussed action to be taken in relation to warning notice issued in the South West.
• Prima Learning Trust, Bristol
HTB members discussed Prima Learning Trust’s plans to develop a MAT in Bristol.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest Tidcombe Primary School, Devon - to join St Christopher’s Primary MAT (Diocese of Exeter)
Approve • school improvement support • capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be issued.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Callicroft Primary School, Bristol: Stoke Lodge Primary School, South Gloucestershire - to join Olympus Academy Trust
Approve • feeder school • primary capacity
Dave Baker left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: No further action required.
Parson Street Primary, Bristol - to join Trust in Learning Academies Trust (TILA)
Approve • governance • school performance • leadership
Action required: No further action required.
St Merryn Academy, Cornwall - to join the Learning Academy Trust
Approve • performance • capacity
Lisa Mannall left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it
Action required: No further action required.
Christow Primary School, Devon – fast track age range change
Approve • Ofsted
Action required: No further action required.
Stowford School, Devon - joining Ivybridge Academy Trust
Approve • school improvement capacity
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Action required: No further action required.
North Town Primary School, Somerset – fast track age range change
Approve • need for places
Action required: No further action required.
Templer Academy School Trust and South Dartmoor Academy Trust to merge with Academies South West
Defer • economies of scale • school improvement • finances • leadership
Action required: Further information to be gather on the proposal. RSC and HTB member to disucss further with the trusts.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Avon Valley College, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Baden-Powell and St Peter’s CofE Primary School, Poole
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Bulford St Leonard's CofE (VA) Primary School, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Combe Down CofE Primary School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Courthill Infant School, Poole
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
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Action required: No further action required.
Darite Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Figheldean St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Keevil CofE Primary School, Wiltshire
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Lanlivery Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant Schoo, Poole
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Longvernal Primary School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Oakdale Junior School, Poole
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Old Town Infant School Approve • converter, proposed opening
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and Nursery, Poole date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Pelynt School, Cornwall Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Polperro Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Polruan Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Roche Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Erth Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Bodmin, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dorset
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Welton Primary School, BANES
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Nancledra School, Cornwall
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St John the Evangelist Primary School, North
Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016
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Somerset
Action required: No further action required.
Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Kingsdown School - to be sponsored by River Learning Trust (RLT)
Defer • governance • location • leadership • school improvement capacity
Action required: Further discussion with RLT and feedback at next HTB meeting.
Decisions made between 23rd May 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Academy Order St Pius RC Primary School, Bristol
NA • Ofsted
Action required: Academy Order issued.
Academy Order Worle Community School, North Somerset
NA • Ofsted
Action required: Academy Order issued
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 4th July 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)
Apologies
Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The board discussed:
• Free school interviews
HTB members discussed HTB availability for future free school interviews.
• HTB strategy away day
HTB members discussed the upcoming strategy meeting in July.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest High Street Primary School, Plymouth to be sponsored by REAch South Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• governance • school improvement • finance • trust growth plans
Action required: Further details on school improvement plan and trust infrastructure to be supplied Goosewell Primary School, Plymouth to be sponsored by REAch South Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• governance • school improvement • finance • trust growth plans
Action required: Further details on school improvement plan and trust infrastructure to be supplied
Mount Street Primary School, Plymouth to be sponsored by Bridge MAT
Defer • geography/location • capacity
Action required: HTB to consider profile of all trusts in Plymouth before reconsidering project
Churchfields Academy, Swindon to be sponsored by Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust
Defer • performance • school improvement • leadership
Action required: HTB to reconsider after summer 2016 results released
Filton Hill Primary School, South Gloucestershire to be sponsored by Olympus Academy Trust
Approved as a converter
• finance • performance
Action required: Action to communicate change of route to OAT
Woodlands park Primary School, Devon to join the Ivybridge Academy Trust
Approve • leadership • governance • performance
Action required: AO to be sent
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Oldfield Park Infant School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT
Approve with conditions
• trust capacity • governance • trust performance
Action required: Approve subject to Ralph Allen School summer 2016 results
Oldfield Park Junior School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT
Approve with conditions
• trust capacity • governance • trust performance
Action required: Approve subject to Ralph Allen School summer 2016 results
St Philip’s C of E Primary School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT
Approve with conditions
• trust capacity • governance • trust performance
Action required: Approve subject to Ralph Allen School summer 2016 results
Widcombe C of E Junior School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT
Approve with conditions
• trust capacity • governance • trust performance
Action required: Approve subject to Ralph Allen School summer 2016 results
Crockerne Church of England Primary School, North Somerset to join Inspirational Futures Trust
Approve
• performance • capacity
Action required: AO to be sent
Kennall Vale School, Cornwall to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust
Defer
• pupil numbers • location • school Improvement
Action required: HTB requested information on Kennall Vale’s rationale for applying to join TPAT and what other MATs they had approached
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Somerset to join Diocese of Bath and Wells MAT
Approve
• performance • capacity • governance
Action required: AO to be sent
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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Poole to join the William Hillary Trust, Hamwic
Approve with conditions
• pupil numbers • capacity • governance
Action required: Project lead to provide further information on scheme of delegation and MAT arrangements
Springdale First School, Poole to join the William Hillary Trust, Hamwic
Approve with conditions
• pupil numbers • capacity • governance
Action required: Project lead to provide further information on scheme of delegation and MAT arrangements
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Hooe Primary Academy Trust, Plymouth changing from SAT Articles to MAT Articles
Approve • finance • capacity • vision & values
Action required: N/A Widewell Primary Academy Trust, Plymouth, Plymouth changing from SAT Articles to MAT Articles
Approve • finance • capacity • vision & values
Action required: N/A St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Devon increase age range from 4-11 to 3-11 to include a nursery provision.
Approve • finance • capacity • vision & values
Action required: N/A West Town Lane Academy, Bristol changing their age range from 4-11 to 3-11
Approve • finance • capacity • vision & values
Action required: N/A Templer Academy School Trust (TAST) to merge with Academies South West (ASW). to be renamed South Devon Academy Trust
Defer • governance • accountability • consultation
Action required: HTB requested further information on rationale for the new proposal, trust finances, school improvement and accountability
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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest REAch South Academy Trust,
Approve with conditions
• governance • school Improvement • finance • trust growth plans
Action required: Approval subject to RSC receiving trust infrastructure plan and school improvement plan for both schools
Elburton Primary School Academy, Plymouth
Approve
• finance • capacity • vision & values
Action required: New sponsor letter to be issued
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust, Swindon
Defer
• performance • school improvement • leadership
Action required: HTB to reconsider after summer 2016 results released
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 12th September 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Steve Savory (DfE) Paul Jones (DfE)
Apologies
Lorraine Heath (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The Board met and discussed:
• HTB membership update The HTB discussed the new role of HTB link members, HTB pay and the HTB terms of reference.
• Performance Review The HTB discussed performance review and how the DfE intervenes in low performing academies
• South West Strategy and Regional Delivery Plan The HTB discussed the South West Strategy and Regional Delivery Plan
• SRIF Terms of Reference The HTB discussed the terms of reference for Sub-Regional Improvement Fora meetings
• Sponsor Capacity Funding The HTB discussed sponsor capacity funding
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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 Points Conflicts of interest St Issey Primary School, Cornwall to join Venture MAT
Decline • number on roll • performance • geography
Action required: Project lead to explore other MAT options for St Issey and growth opportunities for Venture.
Exwick Heights Primary School, Devon to join thye Ted Wragg MAT
Approve • Ofsted • primary capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be sent
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Old Lady’s Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon – age range change
Approve • nursery provision • finances
Action required: N/A Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Academies South West to merge with Templer Academies Trust
Approve with conditions
• economies of scale • MAT growth • cultural vision
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on how the CEO designate will report on the performance profile of the schools to the new Trust Board, secure economies of scale and the primary improvement model.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Berkeley Primary School, Gloucestershire
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Biscovey Nursery and Infant Community School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Bugle School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Lakefield CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Probus Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Filton Hill Primary School, South Gloucestershire
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Beer Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Hawkchurch Church of England School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Musbury Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Tidcombe Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Woodlands Park Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Constantine Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
High Down Infant School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
High Down Junior School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Mabe Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Portishead Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portbury, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
The Bishops CofE Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Trevisker Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Halcon Community Primary School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Haywood Village Academy, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Lufton Primary School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Ridgeway Farm Primary School, Wiltshire
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Georges VA Church Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Mark's Voluntary Aided Ecumenical CofE/Methodist Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Michael's Church of England First School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Wyndham Park Primary School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Hamworthy Park Junior School, Poole
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Twin Sails Infant School, Poole
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Glen Park Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Leigham Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Widey Court Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Curnow School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Nancealverne School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Saltford CofE Primary School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Martin's Garden Primary School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
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Action required: No further action required.
Oakwood Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Weston Mill Community Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Decisions made between 27th July 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest directive Academy Order Shrewton CofE Primary School, Wiltshire
NA • leadership • sponsor
Action required: directive Academy Order issued by the Secretary of State
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 11 October 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Steve Savory (DfE) Paul Jones (DfE) Jo Thomas (DfE)
Apologies
None
Cross-cutting discussion points
The Board met and discussed:
• South West Strategy Overview and challenges from each delivery team
• Performance Review & Intervention KS4 results and Education Specialist Review
• HTB update Feedback was given from the RSC Peer Review with Vicky Beer. Discussion on HTB membership and the interaction between delivery teams and HTB ‘link’ members.
• Strategy group update Feedback was given from the CEO network event.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest Mary Elton Primary School, North Somerset to join Clevedon Learning Trust
Approve with conditions
• attainment • finances
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to explore the financial position at Mary Elton Primary School and Clevedon Learning Trust.
All Saints CofE VA School, North Somerset to join Bath and Wells MAT
Approve • Ofsted • MAT capacity
Action required: Academy Order to be sent.
St Mawes Primary, Cornwall to join Aspire Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• school improvement • location
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to explore most suitable ‘hub’ for St Mawes Primary with Aspire Academy Trust.
Pomphlett Primary School, Cornwall to join the Horizon MAT
Approve • Ofsted • location
Action required: Academy Order to be sent.
Kennall Vale, Cornwall to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT)
Approve with conditions
• primary school improvement • attainment • MAT growth
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to explore TPAT’s school improvement model and reading, writing and maths results.
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Free School LA Presumption cases
Fugglestone Red, Wiltshire to be sponsored by Diocese of Salisbury Trust
Recommend for Approval
• school improvement • location
Joy Tubbs and Brian Hooper were not present for this discussion and did not receive papers.
Action required: No action required.
Charlton Hayes, South Gloucestershire to be sponsored by Little Mead Primary Academy Trust
Recommend for Approval
• MAT capacity • attainment
Dave Baker was not present for this discussion and did not receive papers.
Action required: Project lead to work with Little Mead Primary Academy Trust on their growth strategy.
Bridgwater Northgate, Somerset to be sponsored by Clevedon Learning Trust
Defer • school improvement • secondary school hub
Action required: Project lead to invite Clevedon to future meeting.
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Churchfields Academy, Wiltshire to be sponsored by Royal Wootton Bassett– SAT to MAT
Approve with conditions
• school improvement • finances
Action required: Project lead to ask Royal Wooton Bassett for a trust development plan.
Brixham College , Devon to join Bay Education Trust – SAT to MAT
Approve with conditions
• primary capacity • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to ask Bay Education Trust for a trust improvement plan including information on how they are going to improve maths all through, scheme of delegation and a school improvement plan.
St Ives Primary, Dorset – age range change
Approve • leadership •
Action required: No action required.
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Watford Grammar School for girls – increase in capacity
Defer • regional school capacity
Action required: Project lead to provide further information on the potential impact on surrounding schools.
Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest All Saints Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Poole
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Beer Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Doubletrees School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Illogan School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Lady Modiford's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Meavy Church of England Primary School, Devon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Pencoys Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Portreath Community Primary School, cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Rosemellin Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Roskear School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Treloweth Community Primary School, Cornwall
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 3 November 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Steve Savory (DfE) Susan Matheson (DfE) John Wells (Clevedon Learning Trust) Zoe Elder (Clevedon Learning Trust)
Apologies
None
Cross-cutting discussion points
The Board met and discussed:
• South West Strategy Standards strand of the South West Delivery Plan.
• MAT Developments MAT Growth Readiness Checks pilot.
• HTB update HTB membership.
• Consultation Document An update on the upcoming events were given.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest Leedstown Community Primary School to join The Learning Academy Trust
Approve • capacity • school performance
Lisa Mannall was not present and did not receive papers for this item.
Action required: Academy Order to be sent.
Marlborough Primary School to join Reach South MAT
Approve with conditions
• school improvement
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to gather further information on Reach South’s growth plan.
Morice Town Primary School to join Reach South MAT
Approve with conditions
• school improvement
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to gather further information on Reach South’s growth plan.
Stourfield Junior School to join Twynham Learning Federation
Approve with conditions
• school performance
Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Project lead to gather further information on school improvement.
Marksbury CofE Primary School, BANES to join the Partnership Learning Trust
Defer • finances
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on school finances (in-year and projected).
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Significant Change Proposals
Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest
Bugle School, Cornwall – age range change
Approve • preschool
Action required: No further action required.
St Mabyn CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change
Approve • pupil numbers • small schools
Action required: No further action required.
St Petroc’s CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change
Approve • pupil numbers • small schools
Action required: No further action required.
Lerryn CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change
Approve • pupil numbers • small schools
Action required: No further action required.
Stourfield Infant School – SAT to MAT
Approve • school performance
Action required: No further action required.
Longvernal Primary School, BANES – age range change
Approve • nursery school Alun Williams was not present and did not receive papers for this item.
Action required: No further action required.
Gordano School, North Somerset – physical expansion
Approve with conditions
• capacity • impact on surrounding
schools
Action required: Project lead to ask LA for analysis of demographic forecast for catchment area.
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Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance
Robinswood Academy Trust in principle sponsor match for Moat Primary School, Gloucestershire
Approve in principle
• trust governance • finance
Action required: Project lead to gather further information about the Trust’s governance model and finance arrangements
Sylvan Infant School, Poole to join Hamwic Education Trust under Hamwick umbrella trust
Not for decision
• governance structure
Action required: Project lead to gather further information from trust about their governance structure
Branksome Heath Junior School, Poole to be sponsored by Hamwic Education Trust under Hamwic umbrella trust
Not for decision
• governance structure
Action required: Project lead to gather further information from trust about their governance structure
Shrewton CofE Primary, Wiltshire to be sponsored by Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
Approve • Ofsted • school improvement
Joy Tubbs and Brian Hooper were not present and did not receive papers for this item.
Action required: Project lead to issue directive Academy Order naming DSAT as sponsor.
LeAF Trust (Oak Academy, LeAF Studio School and Elm Academy) and Parkfield School, Bornemouth to be sponsored by Ambitions Academy Trust
Not for decision
• trust capacity • school performance
Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.
Action required: Project lead to arrange a visit from the RSC and a HTB member to the schools.
Millbrook Academy, Gloucestershire – Sponsor match in principle to Greenshaw Academy Trust
Approve in principle
• school performance • governance
Action required: Await formal confirmation about wider AET re-brokerages (board meeting 15th December) to inform next steps.
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Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Crockerne Church of England Primary School, North Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
East Brent Church of England First School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Lympsham Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Mark Church of England VC First School, Somerset
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Oldfield Park Infant School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Oldfield Park Junior School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Prince Rock Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
South Marston Church of England Primary School, Swindon
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Springdale First School, Poole
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
St Philip's CofE Primary School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Widcombe CofE Junior School, BANES
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
Woodfield Primary School, Plymouth
Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016
Action required: No further action required.
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RECORD OF MEETING
South West Headteacher Board 28 November 2016
Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Steve Savory (DfE) Paul Jones (DfE) Jo Thomas (DfE)
Apologies
Lisa Mannall (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)
Cross-cutting discussion points
The Board met and discussed:
• South West Strategy Capacity strand of the South West Delivery Plan.
• Teaching Schools Coverage of Teaching Schools across the South West.
• Free School Applications Wave 11 free school applications in the South West.
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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 Points Conflicts of interest Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School , Devon to join Connect Education MAT
Defer • school performance • governance
Action required: Project lead to invite Connect CEO to discuss project with the board
Countess Wear Community School, Devon to join Connect Education MAT
Defer • school improvement • governance
Action required: Project lead to invite Connect CEO to discuss project with the board
Montgomery Primary School, Devon to join Connect Education MAT
Defer • school improvement • governance
Action required: Project lead to invite Connect CEO to discuss project with the board
Wynstream School, Devon to join Connect Education MAT
Defer • school performance • governance
Action required: Project lead to invite Connect CEO to discuss project with the board
Courtlands, Plymouth to join Alternative Complimentary Education MAT
Approve • school improvement
Action required: Academy Order to be sent
Warbstow Community Primary School, Cornwall to join ASPIRE MAT
Approve • school performance
Action required: Academy Order to be sent
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St John’s CofE School, Wiltshire to join Acorn Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on Acorn’s primary school improvement capacity before Academy Order is sent
Heytesbury CofE School, Wiltshire to join Acorn Academy Trust
Approve with conditions
• school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on Acorn’s primary school improvement capacity before Academy Order is sent
Axe Valley Community College, Devon to join Holyrood Academy Chard
Defer • finances • governance
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and governance structures
Farrington Gurney CofE Primary School, BANES to join Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership
Approve • primary expertise Alun Williams was not present and did not receive papers for this item.
Action required: Academy Order to be sent
Knowle DGE Learning Centre, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT
Defer • finances • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and school improvement plans
Notton House, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT
Defer • finances • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and school improvement plans
St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Unit, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT
Defer • finances • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and school improvement plans
Bristol Lansdown Park Secondary Specialist Provision, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT
Defer • finances • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and school improvement plans
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St James CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire to join Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust
Defer • finances • Ofsted
Action required: Academy Order to be sent
West Exe School, Devon to be sponsored by Ted Wragg Trust
Approve with conditions
• governance • finances
Action required: Project lead to seek further information on governance structure and school finances before the Academy Order is sent
Pennoweth Primary School, Cornwall to join TPAT
Defer • school performance • Ofsted
Action required: Project lead to consider project further in context of strategy for area
Marhamchurch CofE VC Primary, Cornwall to join Saint’s Way
Defer • school performance
Action required: Project lead to consider project further in context of strategy for area
Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest
Holyrood Academy Chard, Somerset to become a sponsor
Defer • finances • governance
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and governance structures
Learn @ Partnership to become a MAT
Defer • finances • school improvement
Action required: Project lead to gather further information on finances and school improvement plans
Milborne St Andrew’s – age range change
Decline • local nursery capacity
Action required: No action required.
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Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance
Millbrook Academy, Gloucestershire – Sponsor match in principle to Greenshaw Academy Trust
Approve in principle
• school performance • governance
Action required: No action required.
St John’s CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire to be sponsored by Diocese of Gloucestershire Academy Trust
Approve • governance • Ofsted
Action required: No action required.
The Spires School, Torbay - sponsor options
Defer • school improvement • finances
Action required: Project lead to seek further information on school improvement, capacity and finances
Mount Street, Plymouth -sponsor options
Defer • school performance
Action required: Project lead to seek further information on other MATs in the Plymouth area
St Luke’s School, Swindon to be sponsored by Whitehorse Federation
Approve • Ofsted Nick Capstick was not present and did not receive papers for this item
Action required: White Horse Federation to be named as sponsor
Free School LA Presumption cases
Bridgwater Northgate, Somerset to be sponsored by Clevedon Learning Trust
Approve • school improvement • secondary school hub
Action required: No action required.
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Decisions made between 3 November 2016 and this HTB meeting
Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest
Directive Academy Order
Isambard Community Primary School
Approved by Secretary of State
• Ofsted • leadership
Action required: No action required.
Academy Order
The Trafalgar School, Wiltshire to join Magna Learning Partnership
Approve • Ofsted • finances
Action required: Academy Order sent
Academy Order
Wyvern College, Wiltshire to join Magna Learning Partnership
Approve • Ofsted • finances
Action required: Academy Order sent
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