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1 The Co-operative Academy of Manchester Presenter: Kathy Leaver: Principal Title: A different perspective from a Co-operative Academy
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The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
Presenter: Kathy Leaver: PrincipalTitle: A different perspective from a Co-operative
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The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
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What makes us different from other academies?
• The Manchester Academy Model
Partnership model with the Co-operative Financial Services, Manchester City Council and The Manchester College.
• A values and principles driven Academy guiding the ethos and organisation of the academy through specifically planned:
Student and stakeholder engagement (Cultural diagnostic survey)Values evolved from the stakeholders (Fairness, ambition and respect)Values induction programmes (Sponsor and SSAT support)Academy Structure (Family Tutor Groups)Policy and Protocols (Staff and student codes and agreed
lines of communicationBalanced score card approach (Cultural shift)
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
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What makes us different from other academies?
• Design build linked to values and principles
Large flexible learning spacesBreak out areasLocation of resources (reprographics, net books, storage /lockers)Learning blocks of time dependent upon Year group and curriculum programmeNo bellsStaggered breaks and lunch timesStaggered starts
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The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
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The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
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The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
• A co-operative curriculum promoting learning for co-operation, through co-operation and by co-operation
A ‘stepping stone’ personalised curriculum to inspire creativity and deliver finance andbusiness skills ( Functional skills, vocational and academic courses option choices in Year 9,10 and 11 including leadership awardsThematic approach with PLTS & SEALFlexible off time table learning days
Co-operative extended learning activities at start and end of formal learning day
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What makes us different from other academies?
• A co-operative pedagogyAcademy staffing restructure to deliver the curriculumDevelopment of leaders ‘leading the field’Learning and teaching delivery
GovernanceCo-operative form of GovernanceSelf nominationFormation of Governing Body and committees
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• What are the challenges for the future at the academy ?
High levels of social deprivationLow levels of educational and personal achievement/aspirationLow levels of engagementSignificant levels of unemploymentLower life expectancy
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
• Potential for the future development of co-operative academies
Co-operative Trust of neighbouring schools Currently discussing with 2 primary schools, a Primary Care Trust, Higher Education establishment and the Co-operative group (as a partner)
• Potential for cross working ProcurementsSharing of staff resourcesClerking serviceCross school activities e.g. Green Enterprise projects and financial literacy
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