1. Higher Education Sponsored Academies, UTCs and Free Schools
Tim Allan
York Consulting LLP

2. The study in summary Qualitative case studies with 20 English HEIs
Focus on sponsorship arrangements, outcomes and lessons
Self-selecting sample
In most cases, sponsorship arrangements are well established

3. Sponsorship models
Range of models, although ‘single institution’ and ‘multi- institution’ sponsorships dominate
Equal split between ‘lead sponsor’ and ‘co-sponsor’ roles
Most HEIs work with other sponsors, including employers, local authorities and not-for-profit organisations
Why have HEIs become sponsors?
Performance related reasons
Industry/sector related reasons
Community and regeneration related reasons

4. HEI roles in school sponsorship
HEIs’ roles in school sponsorship
Source: York Consulting

5. Benefits of HEI sponsorship
Benefits to the sponsored schools
Benefits to the sponsoring HEIs
Facilities and environment
Reputation and profile
Enrichment and HE/industry exposure
Pipeline of future learners
Governance and leadership
Understanding of the school sector
Achievement and progression to HE….?
Staff and student opportunities
Resource and cost efficiencies

6. Challenges and constraints
Time input
Establishing roles and responsibilities
Justifying the investment
Managing the risk

7. Further reading
Research report: ls/Title,110199,en.html
HEI case studies: ls/Title,110199,en.html
Practical guide: