1. Putteridge High School
28th April 2016
Academy Conversion

2. The White paper The main headlines are:
Every school to become an academy by 2022
New academies to be encouraged to be part of Multi Academy Trust (MAT)
A new national fair funding formula by 2019 (consultation currently underway)
Responsibility for School improvement to move to Teaching Schools
Responsibility for intervening in underperforming schools to move to the Office of the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC)
Education Support Grant to be significantly reduced by (£2 million plus in Luton)
Schools Block element of Dedicated Schools Grant to be allocated directly to schools (previously this has been done locally through the Schools Forum)

3. The Political Landscape
5, ,000 schools to become Academies in the next 4 years
Local Authorities will not be able to sustain their existing support structures
Coasting schools, schools judged as RI or below will be forced to convert with Multi-Academy Trusts
Stand alone Academies will not be economically viable

4. PHS Landscape Last Ofsted Good Good Leadership capacity
Short term roll issue
2018 New Build
Presently we can choose or own destination…………

5. DFE Engagement DfE would only support a MAT application
Will provide guidance on MAT partners
Can facilitate conversion by Jan 2017 Latest

6. Multi Academy Trust Implications
The Trust delegates the day to day running of the school to the Governors
No longer maintained by Luton LA
The funding agreement is bound by law in terms of SEN, disability, exclusions and admissions
Greater curriculum freedoms are possible

7. Multi Academy Trust Implications
The MAT will hold ownership of the school and assets on a 125 year lease.
The MAT will employ all staff
Terms of conditions for staff stay the same through TUPE

8. Share best practice, school improvement
Make savings when 5 schools or more involved
Creates capacity and sustainability
Shared staffing helps greatly and gives flexibility
Gives greater freedom to outstanding schools
Gives a little more financial autonomy
Governors lose some autonomy
Don't try and mix schools that have a totally different culture
Don't base choice on personalities

9. PHS Options
Carry on as a LA school until decision to convert is compulsory
Decide to convert and seek a suitable Multi Academy Trust (MAT)

10. Partnership preferences
Aligned philosophy and values
Retain our community ethos
Retain independence and flexibility to run our school
No forced change to school day, uniform, policies etc.
A team that can support staff and student development

11. PHS Choice Challenger Trust Chiltern Learning Trust
Sir John Laws Trust
Comberton Trust
Luton Trust

12. Putteridge High School
28th April 2016
Academy Conversion