RECORD OF MEETING...Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Cross-cutting discussion points The board discussed: • Education SW conference The board discussed the next Education SW

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


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)



• 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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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




Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




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Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Oakdale Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Old Town Infant School and Nursery, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




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


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


Downend School, Bristol (SAT) – to join the Castle School Educational Trust (CSET)

Approve • finances • capacity


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


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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


• MAT options • performance • finances • leadership

Alun Williams left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Anthony’s School, Gloucestershire - to join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust


• finances • pupil numbers • school improvement • primary capacity


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Woodford Primary School, Plymouth – amendment to school improvement grant (Fast Track to Intermediate)

Approve • finances • leadership


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


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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Devon



Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School, north Somerset



Westcliff School, Devon Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/02/2016


Winton Primary School, Bournemouth



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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)



• 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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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


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


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


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


Callington Community College, Cornwall- to be sponsored by Ivybridge Academy Trust

Approve • leadership capacity • performance


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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



Courthill Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Oakdale Junior School, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT




Old Town Infant School and Nursery, Poole - forming the Harbourside MAT



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Keevil CofE Primary School, Wilsthire – to join The Acorn Education Trust

Approve • leadership • primary capacity



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


Woodfield Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT

Approve • leadership • school improvement • trust capacity and size


Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT

Approve • leadership • school improvement • trust capacity and size


Prince Rock Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT

Approve • performance • school improvement • trust capacity


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



Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT



Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT


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Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth – to form new MAT



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


Cockington Primary School, Torbay – SAT to join Coast Academies MAT

Approve • performance • governance


Waycroft Academy, Bristol - to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11

Approve • basic need • funding


St Michael’s Catholic Secondary School, Cornwall - merger with Camborne Science and International Academy (CSIA) and closure of St Michael’s


• 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


Gerrans School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016


St David's Church of England Primary School, Devon



Tregony Community Primary School, Cornwall


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Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School, North Somerset



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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)



• 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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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


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


Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Redhills Community Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence



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Shaldon Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence



St Michael’s CoE First School, Somerset – to join West Somerset Academies Trust

Approve • performance • leadership


Roche Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust


• 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


• 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


Lanlivery Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT



Pelynt Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT



Polperro Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT



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Polruan Primary School, Cornwall – to join Bridge MAT



Woodford Primary School, Plymouth– amendment to school improvement grant (intermediate to full sponsored)

Approve • finances


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


King Ina, Somerset (Infants) – to get faith designation

Approve • governance


Winchcombe Abbey CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to enlarge premises

Approve • capacity • finances


Springfields Academy, Wiltshire – to agree PAN of 120 across age range (7-19)

Approve • age range • performance


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)



• 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


Redhills Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence






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


Welton Primary School, BANES – to join Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Approve • primary capacity • leadership


Mount Charles Community Primary, Cornwall – to join Peninsula Learning Trust

Approve • school improvement • leadership • KS2 results


St Catherine’s CofE Primary School, Cornwall – to join An Daras MAT

Approve • performance • school improvement


The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Cornwall – to join The Atlantic Centre of Excellence MAT

Approve • governance and leadership • capacity


Widey Court Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust

Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers • capacity


Leigham Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust



Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect

Approve • leadership • school improvement • pupil numbers

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Academy Trust • capacity


Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust



Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth – to join Connect Academy Trust



Hamworthy Park Junior School, Poole – to join William Hillary MAT

Approve • governance arrangements • school improvement • KS2 results


Twin Sails Infant School, Poole – to join William Hillary MAT

Approve • governance arrangements • school improvement • KS2 results





Redhills Community Primary School, Devon – to join The Academy of Character and Excellence



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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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


Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth



Bridport Primary School, Dorset



Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Dorset



Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, Dorset



Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School, Devon



Harbertonford Church of England Primary School, Devon

Approve • converter proposed opening date 01/04/2016


Hennock Community Approve • converter proposed opening

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Primary School, Devon date 01/04/2016


Landscove Church of England Primary School, Devon



Loders CofE VC Primary School, Dorset

Approve • fast track sponsored, proposed opening date 01/04/2016


Luxulyan School, Cornwall



Moorlands Infant School, BANES



Moorlands Junior School, BANES



Nunney First School, Somerset



Peasedown St John Primary School, BANES



Ruskin Junior School, Swindon



St David's Church of England Primary School, Devon



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St Michael’s CofE Primary School, Bournemouth



Stoke Gabriel Primary School, Devon



Weston All Saints CofE Primary School, BANES



Woodford Primary School, Plymouth

Approve • intermediate, proposed opening date 01/04/2016


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


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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)



• 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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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Lighthouse Learning Trust Approve • leadership

• school performance • governance


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Wessex Learning Trust

Approve • leadership • potential projects



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


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


Portishead Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust

Approve • leadership • school performance • governance


St Mary’s CofE VA Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust



St Peter’s CofE VA Primary School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust



High Down Junior School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust



High Down Infant School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Learning Trust



East Brent CofE First School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust

Approve • leadership


Lympsham CofE First School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust



Mark CofE First School – to join The Wessex


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Learning Trust


Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School – to join The Wessex Learning Trust



Plymton St Maurice Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust

Approve • school performance • capacity


Glen Park Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust



Chaddlewood Primary, Plymouth – to join Plym Academy Trust



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



Garras Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Germoe Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT


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Godolphin School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Halwin School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Landewednack Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Mullion Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Park Eglos School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Porthleven School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Sithney Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



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Trannack Community School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Breage CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Cury CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Wendron CofE VA School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Weston Community College, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Mullion School, Cornwall – to join Southerly Point Co-operative MAT



Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT

Approve • school improvement • pupil numbers • governance



Musbury Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT



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Sidmouth CofE VA Primary School, Devon – to join The Genesis MAT




Nancealverne School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership

Approve • school improvement • capacity • location


Curnow School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership



Doubletrees School, Cornwall – to join The Special Partnership



Roskear School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust

Approve • governance • leadership • performance


Weeth Community School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust



Illogan School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust



Treloweth Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust



Rosemellin Community Primary School, Cornwall


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– to join Crofty Learning Trust

• performance


Pencoys Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust



Portreath Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Learning Trust



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


Constantine Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust




The Bishops’ CEVA Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust




Trevisker Community Primary School, Cornwall – to join Trenance Learning Academy Trust




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


Liskeard School and Community College, Cornwall – to join Saltash MAT

Defer • performance • capacity and size • school improvement plan


Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT

Approve • governance • MAT growth plans


Oakwood Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT



Weston Mill Community Primary School, Plymouth – to join Discovery MAT



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


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


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


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


Wessex Learning Trust – Axbridge First School, Weare First School and Wedmore First School (SATs to join MAT)

Approve • leadership • school improvement


Pencalenick School – SAT to MAT to form The Special Partnership MAT

Approve • school improvement • capacity


Diocese of Salisbury MAT – change to governance arrangements

Approve • governance • knowledge transfer



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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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)



• 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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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



Moorlands Junior School, BANES



Redhills Community Primary School, Devon



Shaldon Primary School, Devon



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St James School, Devon Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016


Minehead First School, Somerset






Chacewater Community Primary School, Cornwall



Upton St James CofE Primary School, Torbay




Approve • full sponsored, proposed opening date 01/05/2016


St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Cornwall



Threemilestone School, Cornwall



St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bournemouth



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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)



• 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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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


Lakefield CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join the Diocese of Gloucestershire Academy Trust



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


Plymouth Studio School, Plymouth – temporary reduction in PAN

Approve • PAN • building and capital

requirements


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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)



• 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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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


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


Pilton Community College joining the Primaries Academies Trust - SAT to MAT

Approve • governance • scheme of delegation


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


Trewirgie Infants School – physical expansion of premises

Approve • finances • school performance


Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education, Plmouth






Mount Charles School, Cornwall



Nunney First School, Somerset



Redhills Community Primary School, Devon



Shaldon Primary School, Devon



St Katherine's School, North Somerset






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Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth



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)



• 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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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


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


Parson Street Primary, Bristol - to join Trust in Learning Academies Trust (TILA)

Approve • governance • school performance • leadership


St Merryn Academy, Cornwall - to join the Learning Academy Trust

Approve • performance • capacity



Christow Primary School, Devon – fast track age range change

Approve • Ofsted


Stowford School, Devon - joining Ivybridge Academy Trust

Approve • school improvement capacity

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North Town Primary School, Somerset – fast track age range change

Approve • need for places


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



Avon Valley College, Wiltshire



Baden-Powell and St Peter’s CofE Primary School, Poole



Bulford St Leonard's CofE (VA) Primary School, Wiltshire



Combe Down CofE Primary School, BANES



Courthill Infant School, Poole


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Darite Primary School, Cornwall



Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School, Wiltshire



Figheldean St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Wiltshire



Keevil CofE Primary School, Wiltshire



Lanlivery Community Primary School, Cornwall



Lilliput Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant Schoo, Poole



Longfleet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Poole



Longvernal Primary School, BANES



Oakdale Junior School, Poole



Old Town Infant School Approve • converter, proposed opening

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and Nursery, Poole date 01/07/2016


Pelynt School, Cornwall Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/07/2016


Polperro Community Primary School, Cornwall



Polruan Community Primary School, Cornwall



Roche Community Primary School, Cornwall



St Erth Community Primary School, Cornwall



The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Bodmin, Cornwall



Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dorset



Welton Primary School, BANES



Nancledra School, Cornwall



St John the Evangelist Primary School, North


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Somerset


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)



• 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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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest High Street Primary School, Plymouth to be sponsored by REAch South Academy Trust


• 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


• 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


• 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




St Philip’s C of E Primary School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT




Widcombe C of E Junior School, Bath & NE Somerset to join the Palladian MAT




Crockerne Church of England Primary School, North Somerset to join Inspirational Futures Trust

Approve

• performance • capacity


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


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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Poole to join the William Hillary Trust, Hamwic


• 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


• 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


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.


Action required: N/A West Town Lane Academy, Bristol changing their age range from 4-11 to 3-11


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,


• 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)


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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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


• 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



Biscovey Nursery and Infant Community School, Cornwall



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Bugle School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016


Lakefield CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire



Probus Community Primary School, Cornwall



Filton Hill Primary School, South Gloucestershire



All Saints Church of England Primary School, Devon



Beer Church of England Primary School, Devon



Hawkchurch Church of England School, Devon



Musbury Primary School, Devon



Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School, Devon



Tidcombe Primary School, Devon



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Woodlands Park Primary School, Devon



Constantine Primary School, Cornwall



High Down Infant School, North Somerset



High Down Junior School, North Somerset



Mabe Community Primary School, Cornwall



Portishead Primary School, North Somerset



St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portbury, North Somerset



St Peter's Church of England Primary School, North Somerset



The Bishops CofE Primary School, Cornwall



Trevisker Community Primary School, Cornwall



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Halcon Community Primary School, Somerset



Haywood Village Academy, North Somerset



Lufton Primary School, Somerset



Ridgeway Farm Primary School, Wiltshire



St Georges VA Church Primary School, North Somerset



St Mark's Voluntary Aided Ecumenical CofE/Methodist Primary School, North Somerset



St Michael's Church of England First School, Somerset



Wyndham Park Primary School, Somerset



Hamworthy Park Junior School, Poole



Twin Sails Infant School, Poole



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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Plymouth



Glen Park Primary School, Plymouth



Leigham Primary School, Plymouth



Manadon Vale Primary School, Plymouth



Thornbury Primary School, Plymouth



Widey Court Primary School, Plymouth



Curnow School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/09/2016


Nancealverne School, Cornwall



Saltford CofE Primary School, BANES



St Martin's Garden Primary School, BANES



Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth


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Oakwood Primary School, Plymouth



Weston Mill Community Primary School, Plymouth



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



• 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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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Mary Elton Primary School, North Somerset to join Clevedon Learning Trust


• 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


St Mawes Primary, Cornwall to join Aspire Academy Trust


• 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


Kennall Vale, Cornwall to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT)


• 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


• 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


• 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 •


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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



Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, Poole



Beechwood Primary School, Plymouth



Beer Church of England Primary School, Devon



Chaddlewood Primary School, Plymouth



Doubletrees School, Cornwall



Illogan School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016


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Lady Modiford's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Devon



Meavy Church of England Primary School, Devon



Montpelier Primary School, Plymouth



Pencoys Primary School, Cornwall



Portreath Community Primary School, cornwall



Rosemellin Community Primary School, Cornwall



Roskear School, Cornwall Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/10/2016


Treloweth Community Primary School, Cornwall



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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



• 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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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.


Marlborough Primary School to join Reach South MAT


• 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



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


• 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


St Mabyn CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change

Approve • pupil numbers • small schools


St Petroc’s CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change



Lerryn CofE Primary School, Cornwall – age range change



Stourfield Infant School – SAT to MAT

Approve • school performance


Longvernal Primary School, BANES – age range change

Approve • nursery school Alun Williams was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Gordano School, North Somerset – physical expansion


• capacity • impact on surrounding

schools

Action required: Project lead to ask LA for analysis of demographic forecast for catchment area.

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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



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



East Brent Church of England First School, Somerset



Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Somerset



Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School, Somerset



Lympsham Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Somerset



Mark Church of England VC First School, Somerset



Oldfield Park Infant School, BANES



Oldfield Park Junior School, BANES



Prince Rock Primary School, Plymouth



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Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth



South Marston Church of England Primary School, Swindon



Springdale First School, Poole



St Philip's CofE Primary School, BANES



Widcombe CofE Junior School, BANES



Woodfield Primary School, Plymouth



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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)



• 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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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


Montgomery Primary School, Devon to join Connect Education MAT

Defer • school improvement • governance


Wynstream School, Devon to join Connect Education MAT

Defer • school performance • governance


Courtlands, Plymouth to join Alternative Complimentary Education MAT

Approve • school improvement


Warbstow Community Primary School, Cornwall to join ASPIRE MAT

Approve • school performance


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St John’s CofE School, Wiltshire to join Acorn Academy Trust



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



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.


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



St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Unit, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT



Bristol Lansdown Park Secondary Specialist Provision, Bristol to join Learn@ MAT



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St James CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire to join Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust

Defer • finances • Ofsted


West Exe School, Devon to be sponsored by Ted Wragg Trust


• 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



Milborne St Andrew’s – age range change

Decline • local nursery capacity


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Millbrook Academy, Gloucestershire – Sponsor match in principle to Greenshaw Academy Trust




St John’s CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire to be sponsored by Diocese of Gloucestershire Academy Trust

Approve • governance • Ofsted


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


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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


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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Documents

RECORD OF MEETING...Lorraine Heath (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Cross-cutting discussion points The board discussed: • Education SW conference The board discussed the next Education SW