St. Bart’s Academy Trust

“Evolving Management and Governance Structures”

Innovative and successful provider with a National Reputation for Excellence

The Britannia Teaching School Alliance specialising in School to School Support and Professional Development

National Support School / National Leader of Education, 2 LLE’s and 25 SLE’s on register

Currently supporting 23 local schools through the Britannia Teaching School Alliance across three Local Authorities

A highly respected school support contract provider for the DFE, Lichfield Diocese and Local Authority School Improvement Divisions

St. Bart’s Academy Trust aims to deliver the following:

Consistently good and outstanding outcomes for children

Sustained success which is ambitious for the future Collaborative Partnership Working Proven Capacity to working with schools in “special

measures” and beyond Visionary and determined leadership, with a clear

focus on developing talent and succession planning High Quality Accredited CPD

Leadership and Governance

Evolving structure building on previous model, with agreed accountabilities and responsibilities

Delegated authority and responsibility Local accountability Inclusive approach / hands on Succession planning

DELEGATED

ACCOUNTABLE

RESPONSIBLE

St Bart’s Trust Board

Executive / Operational Board

Local Governing Body

PrincipalRESPONSIBLE FOR

STANDARDS AND LEGAL AND STATUTORY

OBLIGATIONS

KEY

Trust Board of Directors

Executive / Operational Board

Central Management Team

CEO

Strategic Overview and ultimate decision making rights

Strategic oversight of the academies and mitigation of risk

Day to Day oversight of the academies (Finance / Health and Safety, Procurement)

and management and mitigation of risk

Strategic Lead, who bridges the Trust Board, the Executive Board and the academies

Governance Model at Trust Level

Current Governance Model at School Level

See Matrix of delegation

Principal

Local Governing BodyAccountable for standards, finance, personnel,

health and safety and effective leadership of the academies (Chair is Trust Board Appointment)

Day to day operational running of the academy (works with LGB and CEO to implement the

strategic vision and improvement plan

Future Governance Model at School Level

Streamlined Local Governing Body

Maximum of 9 governors, including a link officer of the Trust

Accountable for standards and safeguarding at school level (Chair is Trust Board Appointment)

PrincipalDay to day operational running of the academy

(works with LGB and CEO to implement the strategic vision and improvement plan)

See Matrix of delegation

Excellent Track Record of Working With Schools to Improve Outcomes for Pupils

EXAMPLE: Oakefield Primary and Nursery School “special

measures” September 2011, (9 Headteachers in previous 12 years). “Satisfactory and rapidly improving”, March 2012 – out of category.

New St Michael’s Academy, Ofsted rated GOOD June 2015.

Excellent Track Record of Working With Schools to Improve Outcomes for Pupils

EXAMPLE: Cranberry Academy “special measures”

February 2012 “Satisfactory and rapidly improving”, March 2013 – out of category. Ofsted rated GOOD May 2015.

Excellent Track Record of Working With Schools to Improve Outcomes for Pupils

EXAMPLE: St Nathaniel’s Academy (awaiting inspection)

Predecessor school KS2 combined R, W & M 24% 2013 before intervention (3rd worst performing primary in England). Area of high deprivation, 125 children on at risk register.

2015 KS2 results improved to 75% combined. KS1 at national average for APS.

What they “say” about us:Complete

passion, drive and commitment for educating the next generation

[Kath Oakley, Headteacher

Weston Coyney Infant School]

I just wanted to say thank you for

your support today – you were

definitely in the right place at the

right time. [SLT member at

Cranberry]

The relationship between Oakefield

and Belgrave is extremely effective mainly because it is based on honesty, trust, enthusiasm

and commitment to move forward. [Molly

Stone, Chair of Governors]

Staff who spoke with the inspector were keen to pay

tribute to the inspirational

leadership of the executive

headteacher and the vital

contribution of skilled leaders from Belgrave

Academy [HMI 2011]

Thanks for a brilliant day, the course

leaders were inspirational

[Post-NPQH candidate]

We were very impressed by

so many things that we saw. [Headteacher Clarice Cliff

Primary]

You have had a significant impact on us all, staff and governors

alike. [School

Governor]

I now have a good

network with

teachers from other

schools [ITP trainee]

Looking Ahead……Eight Academies 2015-2016

A local and national centre of excellence for Early Years and Primary Provision. Excellent outcomes for all children A vibrant and fun curriculum that enriches the lives of all A strong contributor and full participant in local and regional

partnerships Schools to be proud of

“The road to success is always under construction”

HENRY FORD KNEW A THING OR TWO about collaboration and success. Among his many quotations this one seems an appropriate way to sum up our vision:

“Coming together is a beginning Staying together is progress

Working together is success.”

“Achieving schools and caring communities”

HENRY FORD (1863-1947)