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WOODLANDS ACADEMY TRANSFER Parent consultation 18 th April 2013
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WOODLANDS ACADEMY TRANSFER
Parent consultation 18th April 2013
Why are we becoming an academy? Government determination that schools
in Special Measures should become academies
New focus on increasing the number of primary academies
Not a question of if – but when Not a question of if – but how
White Paper - 2011
It is our ambition that Academy status should be the norm for all state schools, with schools enjoying direct funding and full independence from central and local bureaucracy.
Why join the Lynn Grove Academies Trust? We need a sponsor to become an
academy What were the options?
A local solution Join a large chain Join a smaller establishing chain
Why join the Lynn Grove Academies Trust? Long held aspiration to work closely as a
cluster – Lynn Grove Partners in Education A sense of moral purpose and commitment
to support the children and families of Bradwell and Gorleston
Established track record of effective collaboration in the cluster Transition activities Shared contracts Professional development activities
A FRESH START
A one off opportunity New Ofsted Status - Special Measures New school Woodlands Primary Academy –
monitoring visit within two terms and then full inspection
What has Lynn Grove Academies Trust got to offer? Outstanding school Extensive experience of collaborative
working with schools Former Training School and part of
Teaching School Alliance Strong CPD tradition Established strong working relationships A commitment to the young people and
children of Bradwell and Gorleston
Things that can’t change
Admissions policy SEN policies The imperative to work with other
schools Pay and conditions of existing staff
What will change
The trust will appoint a new local governing body
Name – Woodlands Primary Academy Uniform – new approach at KS2
What will change for the staff They will be employed not by Norfolk LA
but by the Lynn Grove Academy Trust Conditions of employment transfer to
the new employer (TUPE)
Things that won’t change
School day – although intend to improve extended school provision
School holidays Parent governors on the Governing Body
Things that won’t change
The nursery will become part of the Trust
Commission school improvement services from trusted providers (eg Teaching School Alliance)
Existing staff will not be required to work in other locations
Drive for rapid improvement
Potential Risks
Loss of support from LA Undermines local collaboration Loss of individual identity
