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RECORD OF MEETING

South West England Headteacher Board

30 January 2017

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Paul Jones (DfE) Steve Savory (DfE) Jo Thomas (DfE) Martyn Boxall (Executive Headteacher, Chestnut Nursery School, Montgomery Primary School and Wynstream Primary School) Steve Bradford (Greenshaw Learning Trust) Ben Parnell (Greenshaw Learning Trust) Will Smith (Greenshaw Learning Trust)

Apologies Joy Tubbs (HTB)

Cross-cutting discussion points The Board met and discussed:

• South West strategyThe Board discussed the structures strand of the South West strategy.

• Coasting schools & warning noticesThe Board was provided with an update on coasting schools and the approach towarning notices. Upcoming meetings and events The Board was provided with an update on the upcoming CEO Network events, Chairs’ Network events and Sub-Regional Improvement Board meetings.

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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.

Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Knowle DGE Learning Centre, Bristol Notton House, Bristol St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Unit and Lansdown Park Secondary Specialist Provision, Bristol – to form Learn@ Multi Academy Trust

Approve with FA conditions

• Special school provision

Action required: To be discussed further at the next HTB meeting. St James CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire - to join Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust

Approve • School improvement capacity

Action required: Academy Order to be sent.

Westover Green Community School, Puriton Primary School and Chilton Trinity School, Somerset - to join Clevedon Learning Trust


• Future MAT growth • MAT staffing structures

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on future growth. Confirmation of staffing structures (including division of responsibilities) to be submitted to the RSC office.

with • Resolution of future Aloeric Primary School Approve financial and Ivy Lane Primary challenges

FA conditions School, Wiltshire - to join Pickwick Academy Trust

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on resolving future financial challenges.

St Katharine’s CofE Primary, Wiltshire - to join Excalibur Academies Trust

Approve • School to school collaboration


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Sylvan Infant School, Poole - to join The Hamwic Education Trust

Approve • •

MAT structure School improvement capacity

Action required: Academy Order to be se t.

Buckland Newton CofE School, Sherborne Abbey CofE VC Primary School, Sherborne Primary School, St. Andrew’s CofE Primary School, St Mary’s CofE VC Primary School and Thornford CofE VA Primary School, Dorset - to join the Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust


Action required: Academy Orders to be se nt.

All Saints CofE school, St Approve John’s CofE VA school and Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School, Dorset - to join the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

• MAT growth Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Duloe CofE VA Junior and Infant School, Cornwall - to join Bridge Multi Academy Trust

Approve • MAT growth


St Francis CofE VA Primary School and King Charles CofE VC Primary School, Cornwall - to join Falmouth Multi Academy Trust.

Defer • •

Consultation process Implications for surrounding schools in Falmouth

Action required: RSC officials to gather fu rther information on the consultatio n process followed and implications for surrounding schools in Fal mouth before discussing further at t e next HTB meeting. Marhamchurch School, Cornwall - to join Saints Way MAT


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Strengthened MAT governance structures Future MAT growth

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Action required: Academy Order to be sent. RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on MAT governance structures and future MAT growth.

Menheniot Primary School, Pensilva Primary School, St Germans Primary School and St Neot Community Primary School, Cornwall - to form The Piran Partnership Trust

Defer •

MAT viability concerns

Action required: RSC officials to feed bac explore other options.

k to t he schools the steer on MAT v ability and suggest they

Drake Primary School and Pilgrim Primary School, Plymouth - to join REAch South MAT



Lew Trenchard Primary School, Devon – to join An Darras MAT



Holsworthy Primary School, Devon – to join An Darras MAT

Defer •

Alternative MAT options

Action required: RSC officials to explore a lternative MAT options.

Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School, Countess Wear Community School, Montgomery Primary School and Wynstream School, Devon – to form Connect Education MAT

Defer • Alternative MAT options

Action required: RSC officials to explore alternative MAT options.

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Sponsored Route Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

St. Mary Redcliffe School, Bristol - to join the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust

Approve with conditions

• Date of opening • MAT staffing structures

Action required: RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on the preferred opening date and seek further information on staffing structures.

Branksome Heath Junior School, Poole – to join The Hamwic Education Trust

Approve • MAT structure • School improvement

capacity


St. Andrew’s CofE VA school, Dorset – to jointhe Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Approve • MAT growth Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Axe Valley Community College, Devon - to join Holyrood School (Vector Learning Trust)



West Exe School, Devon - to join the Ted Wragg Trust

Approve • Finances


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Magna Learning Partnership, Wiltshire


Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: No further action required

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Holyrood School (Vector Learning Trust), Somerset


Action required: No further action required.

Significant Change Bath Community Academy, BANES – variation to admissions

Approve • Pupil numbers


Steiner Academy Frome, Somerset – proposal for nursery places

Approve • Early years provision


Castle Mead Academy, Wiltshire - physical expansion of premises & Complex Needs Resource Base

Approve • SEN provision


Carter Community School, Poole – physical expansion of premises and expansion from four form entry to six form entry.

Approve • Secondary provision


Trust Change

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Corsham Primary School, Wiltshire - to form Pickwick Academy Trust (SAT to MAT)


• MAT finances

Action required: RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on resolving future financial challenges.

Queen’s Crescent Primary School, Wiltshire - to join Pickwick Academy Trust (SAT to join MAT)


• MAT finances

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Action required: RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on resolving future financial challenges. The Gryphon School, Dorset – to form The Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAT to MAT)


Action required: No further action required

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Falmouth School, Cornwall – to form Falmouth Multi Academy Trust (SAT to MAT)

Defer • •

Consultation process Implications for surrounding schools in Falmouth

Action required: RSC officials to gather fu rther information on the consultatio n process followed and implications for surrounding schools in Fal

mouth before discussing further at t e next HTB meeting.

Looe Community Academy, Cornwall – to join Saltash Multi Academy Regional Trust (SMART) (SAT to join MAT)


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MAT structure MAT finances MAT school improvement model Future MAT growth

Action required: Further information on the MAT structure, finances and school improvement model to be submitted to the RSC office. RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on future MAT growth. Decision on Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

LeAF Multi Academy Trust, Bournemouth – to join Ambitions Academy Trust


• Future MAT growth

Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: RSC officials to feed back to the Trust the steer on future MAT growth.

Gatehouse Academy, Devon - sponsor options


Paul Jones was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: Approve First Federation as sponsor

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Decisions made between 28th November 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Converter Academy Order St John’s CofE School and Heytesbury CofE Primary School, Wiltshire - to join Acorn Education Trust

Approve

Action required: Academy Orders sent.

Converter Academy Order Courtlands School, Plymouth - to join Alternative Complementary Education Multi Academy Trust

Approve

Action required: Academy Order sent.

Converter Academy Order Torbay School, Torbay - to join Catch22 Multi Academy Trust

Approve

Action required: Academy Orders sent (revised versions issued as a result of splitting the project into two academies: one special and one alternative provision).

Significant Change Christian Malford CofE Primary School, Seagry CofE Primary School and Somerfords’ Walter Powell CofE Academy, Wiltshire – age range change from 4-11 to 2-11

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


28 February 2017

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance

Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Paul Jones (DfE) Steve Savory (DfE) Jo Thomas (DfE)

Apologies Michael Larsen (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB)


• Intentional design The Board was provided with a summary of intentional design.

• Improving academies The Board was provided with an update on South West academies which have improved their Ofsted ratings. • Schools in Special Measures The Board discussed South West schools which are in Special Measures.

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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.

Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Knowle DGE Learning Centre, Bristol Notton House, Bristol St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Unit and Lansdown Park Secondary Specialist Provision, Bristol – to form Learn@ Multi Academy Trust

Approve

• Leadership and governance • Legal position of Knowle DGE

hubs

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. Mentor to be sought for new CEO, governance review to be commissioned, confirmation of the legal position of Knowle DGE’s hubs to be submitted to RSC office.

Chandag Infant School and Chandag Junior School, BANES – to join Wellsway Multi Academy Trust


Action required: Academy Orders to be sent.

St Kew Community Primary School and Upton Cross Primary School, Cornwall – to join Atlantic Centre of Excellence


• MAT growth

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC officials to feed back steer on MAT growth to the Trust.

Berrycoombe School, Cardinham County Primary School, Lanivet Community Primary School and St Wenn School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust

Defer • Capacity • Leadership and governance • MAT growth

Action required: Truro and Penwith Academy Trust to be invited to next meeting to discuss growth plans.

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Witheridge CofE Primary School and High Bickington CofE Primary School, Devon – to join TEAM Multi Academy Trust



Collaton St Mary CofE Primary School and Galmpton CofE Primary School, Torbay – to join The Academy for Character and Excellence (ACE)

Defer • MAT growth plans • MAT structure • School improvement model

Action required: Invite ACE to next meeting to discuss structure, growth plans and school improvement model.

The Spires College, Torbay – to join Learning Academy Partnership (LAP)


• Secondary capacity

Action required: RSC officials to seek clarity on where secondary capacity will come from.

Charleston CofE Primary School, Thurleston All Saints CofE Primary School and West Alvington CofE Primary School, Devon – to join Learning Academy Partnership (LAP)

Approve • Small schools

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC officials to look into solutions for small schools in the area.

Marksbury CofE Primary School, BANES – to join The Partnership Trust



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Five Islands School, Isles of Scilly - agree sponsor match with Mounts Bay / Trevithick Learning Academy (Venture Multi Academy Trust)


Action required: No action required.

Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, Somerset – to be sponsored by Redstart Learning Partnership

Defer • Capacity

Action required: Meeting to be arranged between RSC officials and the Diocesan Board of Education.

Isambard Community School, Swindon – to be sponsored by The Park Academies Trust

Approve • Finances

Action required: RSC officials to write to Isambard IEB to confirm The Park Academies Trust as sponsor.

New Close Community School, Wiltshire – sponsor options

Approve • Capacity

Action required: Approve Acorn Education Trust as sponsor.

Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Dene Magna, Gloucestershire

Defer • Capacity


Significant Change Lavington School, Wiltshire – age range change from 11-16 to 1618 and building of a 240 place sixth form.

Decline • •

Finances Neighbouring schools

Nick Capstick and Alun Williams were not present and did not receive papers for this item.


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Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Penlee Academy Trust, Cornwall, to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (SAT to join MAT)

Approve • Governance • School improvement


Falmouth MAT (Falmouth School, St Francis Primary School and King Charles Primary School), Cornwall, approval of MAT

Approve • Secondary capacity

Action required: No action required. Kingsdown School, Swindon, to join River Learning Trust (SAT to join MAT)

Approve • 1st September opening date


UTC Swindon, Swindon, to join Activate Learning Education Trust (SAT to join MAT)

Approve • 1st September opening date


Sarum Academy, Wiltshire, to join Magna Learning Partnership (SAT to join MAT)

Approve • Leadership Brian Hooper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


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Decision on Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Lakers School, Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by Dene Magna

Defer • Capacity • Neighbouring schools

Action required: Update on Millbrook Academy to be given at March HTB.

Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy, Dorset – to be sponsored by Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT)

Approve • Communications • Admissions policy

Action required: RSC officials to gain clarity on AAT’s admissions policy. DfE officials to consider communications around the decision.

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RECORD OF MEETING


23 March 2017

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair)

Dave Baker (HTB)

Nick Capstick (HTB)

Brian Hooper (HTB)

Michael Larsen (HTB) Lisa

Mannall (HTB)

Paul Jones (DfE)

Susan Matheson (DfE)

Jenny Blunden (CEO, Truro and Penwith Academy Trust)

Rob Haring (CEO, Ivybridge Academy Trust)

Justine Mason (Principal, Hele’s School)

Cheryl Weyman (CEO, The Academy for Character and Excellence)

Stuart Busby (Deputy CEO, The Academy for Character and Excellence)

Daryyl Chapman (Executive Principal, Okehampton College)

Hazel Fox (Headteacher, Okehampton Primary School)

Apologies Lorraine Heath (HTB)

Alun Williams (HTB)

Joy Tubbs (HTB)


• Truro and Penwith Academy Trust Discussion about Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT) with Jenny Blunden, CEO. • Ivybridge Academy Trust

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The Board discussed Ivybridge Academy Trust (IAT) with Rob Haring, IAT CEO, and Justine Mason, Principal of Hele’s School.

• The Academy for Character and Excellence

The Board discussed The Academy for Character and Excellence (ACE) with Cheryl Weyman, CEO, and Stuart Busby, Deputy CEO.

• Okehampton College and Okehampton Primary School

The Board discussed the Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust proposal with Daryll Chapman, Executive Principal of Okehampton College, and Hazel Fox, Headteacher of Okehampton Primary School.

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Egloskerry Primary School, Cornwall – to join Launceston College MultiAcademy Trust

Defer • Primary school improvement model

Action required: Trust to provide clarity on primary school improvement model.

Sennen School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust



Berrycoombe School, Cardinham County Primary School, Lanivet Community Primary School and St Wenn School, Cornwall – to join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust

Defer • Capacity • Accountability structure

Action required: RSC and 2 HTB members to visit TPAT to discuss capacity and accountability structures.

Flushing CofE VA School, Mawnan CofE VA School, Mylor Community Primary School and Perran-Ar Worthal Primary School, Cornwall - to join Kemeneth Multi- Academy Trust


• School improvement model • Finances

Action required: Trust to provide clarity on primary expertise, school improvement model, and financial governance structure.

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Collaton St Mary CofE VA Primary School and Galmpton CofE VA Primary School, Torbay – to join The Academy for Character and Excellence (ACE)

Approve • MAT structure • MAT growth plans • School improvement model

Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.

Dunstone Community Primary School and Wembury Primary School, Plymouth – to join Ivybridge Academy Trust


• Governance • Finances

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC officials to feed back steer on governance structure. RSC and two HTB members to visit Ivybridge Academy Trust to discuss finances and governance.

Sponsored Route

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Lakers School, Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by Greenshaw Learning Trust



Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, Somerset – to be sponsored by Redstart Learning Partnership



Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Crypt School, Gloucestershire – application to become coeducational

Defer • Neighbouring schools

Action required: Decision to be taken by Lord Nash.

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Trust Change

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Penryn College, Cornwall – to form Kemeneth MultiAcademy Trust (SAT to MAT)


• School improvement model • Finances

Action required: Trust to provide clarity on primary expertise, school improvement model, and financial governance structure.

Decisions made between 28 February 2017 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant change

Lewannick Community Primary School, Cornwall – age range change from 4-11 to 2-11

Approve


Significant change

Colyton Grammar School, Devon – pupil admission number change from 124 to 155

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


27 March 2017


Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB)

Apologies Dave Baker (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB)

Cross-cutting discussion points None

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Stuart Road Primary School and Stoke Damerel Primary School, Plymouth – to join Reach South Academy Trust

Approve • Multi- Academy Trusts in Plymouth

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC to speak to Principal of Stoke Damerel Community College about the MAT structure in Plymouth.

Rowanfield Infant School, Gloucestershire – to join Gloucestershire Learning Alliance

Approve • Multi- Academy Trust growth Steve Savory was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Fonthill Primary School, Bristol – to join Endeavour Academy Trust

Defer • School improvement • Finances

Action required: RSC officials to visit Fonthill Primary School.

Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Combe Pafford School, Torbay – pupil number increase (age 8 to 16) from 192 to 202; pupil number increase (post 16) from 30 to 50

Approve • Neighbouring schools


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Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The First Federation Trust and Genesis Academy Trust, Devon – Multi- Academy Trust merger

Approve • Leadership Paul Jones was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: RSC officials to discuss CEO recruitment with trust.


Springfields Academy, Wiltshire – to be sponsored by Reach South Academy Trust


• Pending funding


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RECORD OF MEETING


21 April 2017


Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Susan Matheson (DfE)

Apologies Dave Baker (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Victoria Park Primary School, Bristol – to join Cathedral Schools Trust



Headley Park Primary School, Bristol – to join Cathedral Schools Trust



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

Approve • Opening date Alun Williams was not present and did not receive papers for this

Partnership item.


Talbot Primary School and Bishop Aldhelm’s CofE VA Primary School, Poole – to join Hamwic Education Trust

Approve • School improvement


Brannel School, Cornwall – to join Newquay Education Trust

Approve • Capacity • Leadership Lisa Mannall was not

present and did not receive papers for this item.


Beaford Primary School, Devon – to join the 3 Moors Multi Academy Trust

Defer • Capacity • MAT growth • Finances

Action required: RSC officials to seek clarity on MAT’s primary growth plans.

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The Woodleigh Federation (Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Tedburn St Mary School and Yeoford Community Primary School), Devon – to join The Link Academy Trust

Defer • Consultation

Action required: RSC officials to review consultation responses.

Bournville Primary School, Locking Primary School, Milton Park Primary School, Windwhistle Primary School, Oldmixon Primary School and Walliscote Primary School, North Somerset – to form Extended Learning Trust

Approve • KS1 performance


Ashcombe Primary School, Becket Primary School, Christ Church Cof


E VA Primary School, Hutton Church of England Primary School, St Martins CofE VC Primary School, Worle Village Primary School, North Somerset – to form Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust


Sturminster Newton High School, Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Shillingstone CofE VA Primary School, St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Child Okeford, Stalbridge CofE Primary School, William Barnes Primary School, Dorset – to form Blackmore Vale Learning Trust

Defer • Leadership • Sustainability

Action required: RSC officials and HTB members to visit Blackmore Vale. RSC officials to seek clarity around leadership arrangements and consider local MAT options.

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Meadows Primary School, South Gloucestershire – agree sponsor match with Wellsway Academy Trust

Approve • Primary capacity


Wembdon St George’s CofE Primary School, Somerset – agree sponsor match with Diocese of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

Approve • School improvement • Governance

Action required: RSC officials to check trustee arrangements.

St Andrew’s CofE Primary School, Fontmell Magna, Dorset – agree sponsor

Approve • Primary expertise • Capacity

match with Southern Academy Trust


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Southern Academy Trust, Dorset

Approve • Primary expertise • Capacity


Salisbury Plain Academies, Wiltshire

Defer • Capacity


Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Priory Learning Trust / Priory School, Somerset – increase pupil numbers from 1280 to 1500

Defer • Surrounding schools

Action required: RSC office to look into demographic data and views of surrounding schools.

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Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Merchant’s Academy Trust and Colstons’ Girls’ School Trust, Bristol – MAT merger

Approve • Governance • Finances

Action required: RSC officials to visit the trust.

Great Torrington School, Devon – to form 3 Moors Multi Academy Trust (SAT to MAT)

Defer • Capacity • MAT growth • Finances

Action required: RSC officials to seek clarity on MAT’s primary growth.

Decisions made between 27th March 2017 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant change Marine Primary Academy, Plymouth – age range change from 4-11 to 2-11 and a capacity increase of 52 places

Approve


Significant change The Mead Community Primary School, Wiltshire – age range change from 4-11 to 2-11

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


22 June 2017


Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Susan Matheson (DfE) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)

Apologies Joy Tubbs (HTB)


• Multi Academy Trust school improvement model

The Board was provided with an update on the project to develop and share effective practice in school improvement between Multi Academy Trusts in the South West region.

• Sub Regional Improvement Boards and Local Standards Boards The Board was updated on the evolving role and remit of Sub Regional Improvement Boards and the role of RSC representatives on Local Standards Boards.

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Fonthill Primary School, Bristol – to join Endeavour Academy Trust


Action required: Academy Order to be issued.

Lanner Primary School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Capacity • School improvement • Surrounding schools

Action required: Academy Order to be issued. Education Specialist visit to be commissioned. Multi Academy Trust review meeting to take place.

Approve • Surrounding schools Michael Larsen was not Cusgarne Primary School, Cornwall – to join Aspire present and did not Academy Trust receive papers for this

item.


Bradford Primary School, Boasley Cross Community Primary School, Bridestowe Primary School, Lydford Primary School, North Tawton Community Primary School, Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit, South Tawton Primary School, Black Torrington CofE Primary School, Bridgerule CofE Primary School, Chagford CofE Primary School, Exbourne CofE Primary School, Northlew and Ashbury Parochial CofE Primary School, Holsworthy Community College, Tavistock College and Okehampton


• Governance • Infrastructure for growth • Finance

College, Devon – to join The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

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Action required: Academy Orders to be issued. Multi Academy Trust growth check to be commissioned. The Learning Academy Trust to meet Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust regularly to provide support with finance and operations.

Ashton Vale School, Compass Point: South Street School and Children’s Centre and Luckwell Primary School, Bristol – to join Redland Green Multi Academy Trust


Action required: Academy Orders to be issued. RSC to speak to Headteacher of Redland Green School.

Ashton Park School, Bristol – to join Redland Green Multi Academy Trust

Defer • Governance • School improvement

Action required: RSC to speak to Headteacher of Redland Green School.

Sponsored Route Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Millpond Primary School, Bristol – to be sponsored by Cabot Learning Federation

Approve • Primary expertise • Capacity • Alternative sponsor options

Action required: Consider future growth of Cabot Learning Federation.

Cam Woodfield Junior School, Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust

Approve • Opening date


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Redland Green School, Bristol to be a sponsor in the South West



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Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Perham Down school, Wiltshire – approval of Wellington College Academy Trust as sponsor

Approve • Leadership • Secondary performance • Alternative sponsor options

Nick Capstick was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: Letter to be sent to Wiltshire local authority identifying Wellington College Academy Trust as sponsor.

Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Priory Community School, Somerset – increase pupil numbers from 1280 to 1500

Approve • Surrounding schools • Demographic data


Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Redland Green School, Bristol – to form Redland Green Multi Academy Trust (SAT to MAT)



Decision on Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Clarendon Academy, Wiltshire – sponsor options


• Secondary capacity • Surrounding schools • Alternative sponsor options Pending completion of due diligence and full time CEO in place.

Nick Capstick was not present and did not receive papers for this item.

Action required: Approve Acorn Education Trust as sponsor. Consider implications for surrounding schools.

Pembroke Park Primary School, Wiltshire – sponsor options


• Alternative sponsor options • Proximity to local schools

Pending completion of due diligence

Action required: Approve Salisbury Plain Academies Trust as sponsor.

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Decisions made between 21 April and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Converter Academy Order Egloskerry School, Cornwall – to join Launceston Academy Trust

Approve

Action required: Academy Order sent.

Significant change Pate’s Grammar School, Gloucestershire – expansion of premises

Approve


Significant change Springbank Primary Academy, Gloucestershire – age range change from 4-11 to 2-11

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


14 July 2017


Rebecca Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Lisa Mannall (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE) Gary Lewis (CEO, Lighthouse Schools Partnership) Adele Haysom (Vice Chair of Trustees, Lighthouse Schools Partnership)

Apologies Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)


• The Lighthouse Schools Partnership

The Board discussed The Lighthouse Schools Partnership with Gary Lewis, CEO, and Adele Haysom, Vice Chair of Trustees.

• Head Teacher Board elections The Board was provided with an update on the Headteacher Board elections.

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Ashill Primary School, Somerset – to join The Redstart Learning Partnership.

Approve • Leadership • Capacity • Finances


Farmborough CofE VC Primary School, BANES – to join The Partnership Trust

Approve • Governance • Finances • Capacity


Heatherlands Primary School, Poole – to join Ocean Learning Trust

Approve • KS2 performance • Alternative Multi Academy

Trust options


with • Governance Pennoweth Primary Approve

conditions • KS2 performance School, Cornwall – to join Crofty Multi Academy Trust

Action required: Academy Order to be issued; RSC team to gain clarification around governance structure; National Leader of Governance to visit; look at 2017 KS2 performance data once available.

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


• Capacity

Action required: Academy Order to be issued; subject to conditions outlined to Truro and Penwith Academy Trust following 16th June visit – relating to finance and governance, the hub model and strategic planning.

Riverside Community Primary School, Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School, Victoria Road Primary School and Ford Primary School, Plymouth – to join Horizon Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Alternative Multi Academy Trust options


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Coaley CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by the Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust

Approve • Governance • Capacity


Cape Cornwall School, Cornwall – to be sponsored by Truro and Penwith Academy Trust

Defer • Capacity • Alternative sponsor options • Finances

Action required: RSC team to request further information regarding Cape Cornwall School’s finances.

Emmanuel Middle CofE VA School, Dorset – to be sponsored by Wimborne Academy Trust

Approve • Finances • School improvement


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Extended Learning Trust, North Somerset, to be a sponsor in the South West

Defer • School improvement • Multi Academy Trust

application

Action required: Decision to approve Extended Learning Academy Trust as a sponsor has been deferred. Commission an Education Specialist visit to the Multi Academy Trust once open. The application to be resubmitted later in the new academic year.

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Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bridgwater College Academy, Somerset - establishment of secondary phase Autistic Spectrum Disorder resource base

Approve • SEN expertise • SEN funding

Action required: RSC team to recommend that Bridgwater College Academy should seek out a network of schools in the South West running successful resource bases for support. The Beacon Infant and Nursery School and Robartes ACE Academy, Cornwall – school merger

Approve • Opening date


Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Saints’ Way CofE Multi Academy Trust and St Piran’s Cross Multi Academy Trust – Multi Academy Trust merger

Defer • School improvement • Capacity • Performance data

Action required: RSC team to share school improvement paper with RSC and HTB members. Lisa Mannall to visit.

REAch South Academy Trust and Inspiring Schools Partnership, Plymouth – Multi Academy Trust merger


• Secondary expertise • Governance • Finances

Action required: Discussion to be held around church articles.

Decisions made between 22 June and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant change Redhills Primary School, Devon – age range change from 5 – 11 to 2 – 11

Approve


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Significant change Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Bristol – capacity increase from 680 to 730 places

Approve


Significant change Kingsmead Academy, Somerset – capacity increase from 750 to 1050 places

Approve


Significant change Colston’s Primary School, Bristol – capacity increase from 450 to 630 places and recognition of off-site annex

Approve


Significant change Stanley Green Infant Academy, Poole – age range change from 4 – 7 to 2 – 7

Approve


Significant change West Moors St Mary’s CofE First School, Dorset – age range change from 5 – 9 to 3 – 9

Approve


Significant change LeAF Studio School, Bournemouth – age range change from 14 – 19 to 13 – 19

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


31 August 2017


Rebecca Boomer-Clark (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Susan Matheson (DfE) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)

Apologies Lisa Mannall (HTB)

Cross-cutting discussion points None

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Flax Bourton CofE Primary School, Yatton VC Infant School, Yatton CofE Junior School, Northleaze CofE Primary School, Grove Junior School and Hannah More Infant School – to join Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Approve • School improvement • Opening dates


Backwell CofE Junior School and West Leigh Infant School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Schools Partnership


Action required: No further action required – Academy Orders not sent as both schools received them in 2015.

Christchurch Junior School, Dorset – to join Twynham Learning

Approve • Surrounding schools • Finances • Governance

Action required: RSC team to have a conversation with Twynham around their finances. Academy Order to be sent.

Sturminster Newton High School, Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Shillingstone CofE VA Primary School, St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School, Child Okeford, Stalbridge CofE Primary School, William Barnes Primary School, Dorset – to form Blackmore Vale Learning Trust

Defer • Leadership • Finances

Action required: Blackmore Vale to share detailed financial modelling with RSC office.

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Blisland Community Primary School and St

Approve • Geography

Cleer Primary, Cornwall – to join Bridge Multi Academy Trust


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

Approve • Growth plans


Dunsford Primary School, Devon – to join Learning Academies Partnership

Defer • Geography • Growth plans • Alternative Multi Academy

Trust options

Action required: RSC office to view trust’s growth plans. RSC office to look into which other local Multi Academy Trust options were considered by the school.


The King Alfred School and Pawlett Primary School, Somerset – to be sponsored by Priory Learning Trust


• Alternative sponsor options • Capacity • Leadership

Action required: Commission Education Specialist visits to take place in the Autumn term to Priory Learning Trust secondaries; Priory Learning Trust to to share initial leadership plans; Priory School to share improvement priorities and information on a post-16 strategic partner with RSC team.

Ashton Park School, Bristol – to be sponsored by Redland Green Academy Trust



Luckwell Primary School, Bristol – to be sponsored by Redland Green Academy Trust



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Cape Cornwall School, Cornwall – to be

Defer • Viability • Finances

sponsored by Truro and Penwith Academy Trust

Action required: RSC office to speak to Jane Black, Cornwall Council.

St Luke’s School, Swindon – to be sponsored by White Horse Federation

Approve • Finances Nick Capstick was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Loders CofE Primary School, Dorset – age range change from 4-11 years to 2-11 years

Approve • Performance


Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Hillary Trust schools, Poole – to join Hamwic Education Trust

Approve • Governance


Creative Learning Multi Academy Trust and Aspire Academy Trust, Cornwall – Multi Academy Trust merger

Approve • Alternative Multi Academy Trust options

Michael Larsen was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


St Pirans Cross Multi Academy Trust and Saints Way Multi Academy Trust, Cornwall – Multi Academy Trust merger



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Backwell School, North Somerset – to join Lighthouse Schools Partnership (SAT to MAT)




Winterbourne International Academy, South Gloucestershire – to be sponsored by Olympus Academy Trust


• Performance • Finances • Pending funding

Dave Baker was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Decisions made between 14th July and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Significant change Haywood Village Academy, North Somerset – age range change from 4-11 years to 3-11 years

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


14 September 2017


Lisa Mannall (RSC, Chair) Dave Baker (HTB) Nick Capstick (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Susan Matheson (DfE) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)


• Multi Academy Trust review meetings

The Board was provided with an update on the RSC’s annual Multi Academy Trust review meetings.

• Multi Academy Trust CEO school improvement event The Board was provided with an update on the RSC office’s planned event for Multi Academy Trust CEOs on school improvement.

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Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Nicholas Chantry Church of England VC Primary School, North Somerset - to join Clevedon Learning Trust

Approve • KS1 and KS2 performance • Multi Academy Trust growth • Primary capacity

Action required: RSC to discuss growth plans with Clevedon Learning Trust at Multi Academy Trust review meeting. Academy Order to be sent.

St Anne’s CofE VA Primary School and Castle Bach Primary School, North Somerset – to join Priory Learning Trust

Approve • Primary capacity • Leadership



Badocks Wood Community Primary School, Bristol – to be sponsored by E-ACT

Approve • Alternative sponsor options • Opening date • Finances


New Close Community Primary School, Wiltshire – to be sponsored by Acorn Education Trust

Approve • KS2 data • Finances


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Academy Opening Approved in Principle


Fonthill Primary School, Bristol

Approve Proposed opening date 1 October 2017



Cusgarne Community Primary School, Cornwall




Wembury Primary School, Devon




St Andrew’s CofE Primary School, Fontmell Magna, Dorset




Milton Park Primary School, North Somerset




Bournville Primary School, North Somerset

Approved Proposed opening date 1 October 2017



Walliscote Primary School, North Somerset

Approved Proposed opening date 1 October 2017


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Windwhistle Primary School, North Somerset



Locking Primary School, North Somerset



Oldmixon Primary School, North Somerset



Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Severn Vale School, Gloucestershire – capacity increase from 1175 to 1325 places


• KS4 data • Surrounding schools • School improvement

Action required: RSC office to look into whether Severn Vale School is part of a Strategic School Improvement Fund bid.

Decisions made between 31st August and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Significant change Charleton Church of England Academy, Devon – age range change from 4 – 11 years to 2 – 11 years

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING


9 October 2017


Lisa Mannall (RSC, Chair)

Dave Baker (HTB)

Nick Capstick (HTB)

Lorraine Heath (HTB)

Brian Hooper (HTB)

Michael Larsen (HTB)

Joy Tubbs (HTB)

Alun Williams (HTB)

Jo Thomas (DfE)

Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)

Philip Bowditch (CEO, Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust)

Jason Brown (Operations Director, Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust)

Teresa Wheeler (Director of Learning and Achievement, Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust)

Cross-cutting discussion points

The Board met and discussed:

Standards and vulnerable schools The Board reviewed the provisional headline position on standards from 2017 outcomes.

Multi Academy Trust development programme

The Board was provided with an update on the South West Multi Academy Trust development programme.

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Governance work

The Board was provided with an update on the project to strengthen governance in the South West.

Sub Regional Improvement Boards and the Strategic School Improvement Fund

The Board was provided with an update on rounds one and two of the Strategic School Improvement Fund, and Sub Regional Improvement Board meetings.

Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

The Board discussed Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust with Philip Bowditch, CEO, Jason Brown, Operations Director, and Teresa Wheeler, Director of Learning and Achievement.

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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.

Converter Academy Order

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Chew Valley School, BANES – to join the Lighthouse Schools Partnership


School improvement

Capacity

Action required: Lighthouse Schools Partnership to provide an action plan around pupil premium. Academy Order to be sent once this condition has been satisfied.

Rockbeare CofE Primary School, Devon – to join First Federation Trust

Approve KS2 performance

School improvement

Alternative Multi Academy Trust options

Action required: Academy Order to be sent. Trust growth to be discussed at Multi Academy Trust annual review meeting.

Landkey Primary School, Forches Cross Community Primary School, The Park Community School and Sticklepath Community School, Devon – to join Tarka Multi Academy Trust

Approve Growth plans

School improvement

Alternative Multi Academy Trust options

Secondary capacity


West Buckland Primary

School, Somerset – to join

Richard Huish College

Approve School improvement

Finances

Primary capacity

Governance

Lorraine Heath was not present for this item and did not receive papers


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Sponsored Route Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest

Mead Vale Community Primary School, North Somerset – to be sponsored by Extended Learning Academies Trust

Approve Finances

KS2 performance


Dorcan Academy, Swindon – to be sponsored by Excalibur Academies Trust

Approve Capacity

Finance

KS4 performance

Action required: Discuss school improvement capacity at Excalibur Academies Trust’s Multi Academy Trust annual review meeting.

Bere Regis Community School, Dorset – to be sponsored by The Thomas Hardye Trust

Approve


Five Islands School, Isles of Scilly – to be sponsored by Leading Edge Academies Partnership

Approve Finances

Governance


Bridlewood Primary School, Swindon – to be sponsored by White Horse Federation

Approve Capacity

Alternative sponsor options

Nick Capstick was not present for this item and did not receive papers.


Treviglas Community College, Cornwall – to be sponsored by The Learning Academy Trust


- Due diligence

- Review of Governance

- EA visit

Governance

Due Diligence

Lisa Mannall, SW RSC was not present for this item. Christine Quinn, WM RSC took this decision outside of the meeting on 18/10/2017

Action required: Project lead to inform the Trust of decision, and conditions for approval.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Extended Learning Academies Trust to be a sponsor in the South West

Approve Finances

KS2 performance


Leading Edge Academies Partnership to be a sponsor in the South West

Approve Finances

Governance




Farmborough Church of England VC Primary School, BANES

Approve Proposed opening date 1 November 2017



Fonthill Primary School, Bristol




Cusgarne Community Primary School, Cornwall




Lanner Primary School, Cornwall




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Pennoweth Primary School, Cornwall




Brannel School, Cornwall Approved Proposed opening date 1 November 2017


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RECORD OF MEETING


7 November 2017


Lisa Mannall (RSC, Chair) Sally Apps (HTB) Dave Baker (HTB) – former HTB member Suzanne Flack (HTB) Lorraine Heath (HTB) – former HTB member Brian Hooper (HTB) Paul Jones (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Steve Savory (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Jo Thomas (DfE) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)


• Former HTB members did not advise the RSC in the meeting.

• Sponsored and converter budgets and sponsor tariffs The Board was provided with an introduction to sponsored and converter budgets and the different tariffs for sponsored projects.

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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

Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Siddington CofE Primary School and Kemble Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join Corinium Education Trust

Approve • Multi Academy Trust growth • Finances • Leadership

Governance


Bathampton Primary School, Batheaston CofE Primary School, Bathwick St Mary Church of England Primary School, Freshford Church of England Primary School, St Andrew’s CofE Primary School, St Saviour’s CofE Infant School, St Saviour’s CofE Junior School, St Stephen’s CofE Primary School, Bathford CofE VC Primary School, BANES, and St Vigor and St John CofE School, Somerset – to join The Bath and Wells Diocesan Multi Academy Trust.


• School improvement • Alternative Multi Academy

Trust options • Capacity • Growth plans • Governance

Action required: RSC office to appoint a trust-wide Education Advisor to look into governance and standardisation in the Trust. RSC office to confirm the make-up of the Trust’s finance committee. Member of the RSC team to be assigned to keep in regular contact with The Bath and Wells Diocesan Multi Academy Trust.

Spaxton CofE Primary School and Storgursey Primary School, Somerset – to join Haygrove Academy Trust

Defer • School improvement • Capacity • Governance


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Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, Tedburn St Mary Primary School and Yeoford Community Primary School, Devon – to join The Link Academy Trust

Approve • Multi Academy Trust growth • Finances

Action required: Discuss growth plans and standardisation at The Link Academy Trust’s Multi Academy Trust annual review meeting. Academy Orders to be sent.

Clyst Hydon Primary School, Devon – to join Ventrus Multi Academy Trust

Approve • KS2 data • Leadership


Ashleigh CofE VC Primary School, Bishops Tawton Primary School, Bratton Fleming CP School and Hollywell CofE Primary School, Devon – to join Ventrus Multi Academy Trust

Defer • KS2 data • Leadership

Action required: RSC team to present with 2017 performance data before a decision is taken.

Kenn CofE Primary School, Kenton Primary School and Cockwood Primary School, Devon – to join Teignmouth Learning Trust


• Multi Academy Trust growth • Governance

Action required: RSC team to check governance arrangements before Academy Orders are sent.

Dunsford Community Primary School, Devon – to join Learning Academy Partnership South West

Approve • Geography • Alternative Multi Academy

Trust options


Larkhill Primary School, Wiltshire – to join White Horse Federation

Approve • Capacity • Alternative Multi Academy

Trust options • School improvement

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Woodborough CofE VA Primary School, Rushall CofE VA Primary School, Bishops Cannings CofE VA Primary School, Chirton CofE VC Primary School and All Cannings CofE Primary School, Wiltshire – to join Sarsen Multi Academy Regional Trust

Defer • • • •

Governance School improvement Multi Academy Trust growth Finances



Great Wishford CofE VA Primary School, Wiltshire – to be sponsored by Acorn Education Trust

Approve • Standardisation • Primary capacity • Finances

Action required: Next Education Advisor visit to focus on standardisation. Academy Order to be sent.

Turlin Moor Community School, Poole – to be sponsored by Ambitions Academies Trust

Approve • Viability • Finances • Standardisation • Governance

Brian Hooper was not present for this item and did not receive papers.


Trenode CofE Primary School, Cornwall – to be sponsored by Bridge Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Alternative sponsor options • Governance


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Lanner Primary School, Cornwall

Approve Proposed opening date 1 December 2017



Pennoweth Primary School, Cornwall




Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School, Devon




Ashill Community Primary School, Somerset




The Meadows Primary School, South Gloucestershire



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Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bristol Cathedral School, Bristol – increase in sixth form capacity from 220 to 300 places and expansion of site

Approve • KS4 data • Admissions policy

Action required: RSC office to get more information on admissions criteria for disadvantaged pupils. St Bede’s Catholic College, Bristol – increase in capacity from 1050 to 1185 places and expansion of site

Approve • Admissions policy • Finances

Action required: No action required. Filton Avenue Primary School, Bristol – closure of SEN resource base

Approve • SEN provision • SEN funding

Action required: No action required. The Castle Primary School, Somerset – age range change from 5-11 years to 2-11 years (merging of existing on site nursery)

Approve • Ofsted rating Suzanne Flack was not present for this item and did not receive papers.

Action required: No action required. Dunsford Community Approve • Geography Primary School, Devon –

age range change from 411 years to 2-11 years Action required: No action required.

Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Cirencester Deer Park School, Gloucestershire – to form Corinium Education Trust (SAT to MAT)

Approve • Multi Academy Trust growth • Finances • Leadership • Governance

Action required: RSC office to seek confirmation that the Trust’s CEO is an ex officio trustee.

Lavington School, Wiltshire – to form Sarsen Multi Academy Regional Trust (SAT to MAT)

Defer • Multi Academy Trust growth • Finances • Governance • School improvement

Alun Williams was not present for this item and did not receive papers.


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RECORD OF MEETING


11 December 2017


Lisa Mannall (RSC, Chair) Lord Theodore Agnew (Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for the School System) Suzanne Flack (HTB) Paul Jones (HTB) Michael Larsen (HTB) Steve Savory (HTB) Joy Tubbs (HTB) Alun Williams (HTB) Jo Thomas (DfE) Hannah Woodhouse (DfE)

Apologies Sally Apps (HTB) Brian Hooper (HTB)


• South West data overview The Board and Lord Agnew were provided with an overview of South West schools’ performance data.

• South West strategy – overview of key objectives The Board and Lord Agnew were provided with an overview of the 2017 – 8 South West strategy.

• Place based approaches – Swindon and Plymouth The Board and Lord Agnew were provided with an overview of the placebased approaches being taken in relation to school improvement in Swindon and Plymouth.

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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

Converter Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Lawrence CofE Primary School, Gloucestershire – to join the Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust



North Curry CofE Primary School, Somerset – to join Richard Huish Trust

Approve • Primary capacity Suzanne Flack was not present for this item and did not receive papers.


Great Bedwyn CofE Primary School, Wiltshire – to join Excalibur Multi Academy Trust


• Leadership • School improvement • Governance

Action required: Academy Order to be sent and conditions to be passed on to the trust.

Coads Green Primary School, Cornwall – to join AN Daras Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Finances • Governance


Mount Wise Community Primary School, Knowle Primary School and Shakespeare Primary School, Plymouth – to join Learning Academies Trust


• Finances • Governance

Action required: Academy Order to be sent. HTB member to work with Learning Academies Trust on finances and governance.

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Holbeton Primary School, Plymouth – to join Westcountry Schools Trust


• School improvement

Action required: Academy Order to be sent; conversation to take place between Steve Savory (HTB member) and Rob Haring (CEO of Westcountry Schools Trust) about primary provision in the trust.

Ashleigh CofE Primary School, Bishops Tawton Primary School, Bratton Fleming Community Primary School and Holywell CofE Primary School, Devon – to join Ventrus Academy Trust

Approve • KS2 data • MAT growth


Woolacombe School, St Helen’s CofE Primary School, Combe Martin Primary School, Bampton CofE Primary and Dolton CofE Primary School, Devon – to join Alumnis Multi Academy Trust



Action required: Academy Orders to be sent. RSC office to look at the Trust’s scheme of delegation and top slice.


St Michael’s CofE VC Junior School, BANES – to be sponsored by The Bath and Wells Diocesan Multi Academy Trust

Approve • School improvement • Capacity • Governance


Roundhill Primary School, BANES – to be sponsored by The Partnership Trust

Decline • Capacity • Geography • KS2 data • Governance • Finance

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Action required: Multi Academy Trust review meeting to take place with The Partnership Trust, with the key discussion points listed above to be discussed with the Trust.

The Clinton CofE Primary School, Devon – to be sponsored by Alumnis Multi Academy Trust



Action required: RSC office to look at the Trust’s scheme of delegation and top slice. Conditional on ESFA being content with the financial information in the sponsor application for Alumnis Multi Academy Trust.

Hatch Beauchamp CofE Primary School, Somerset – to be sponsored by The Redstart Learning Partnership

Approve • Finances • School improvement

Suzanne Flack was not present for this item and did not receive papers.


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest United Schools Trust, Devon - to be a sponsor in the South West

Decline • Governance • Accountability


Alumnis Multi Academy Trust, Devon - to be a sponsor in the South West



Action required: Conditional on Education and Skills Funding Agency being content with the financial information contained within the sponsor application.

Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

New primary school in Okehampton, Devon – approval of Exeter Diocesan Board of Education as sponsor

Approve • Governance • Accountability • Alternative sponsor options


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Black Torrington Church of England Primary School, Devon

Approve Proposed opening date 1 January 2018



Boasley Cross Community Primary School, Devon



Bradford Primary School, Devon



Bridestowe Primary School, Devon



Bridgerule Church of England Primary School, Devon



Chagford Church of England Primary School, Devon



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Exbourne Church of England Primary School, Devon



Holsworthy Community College, Devon



Lydford Primary School, Devon



North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery, Devon



Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School, Devon



Okehampton College, Devon



Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit, Devon



South Tawton Primary School, Devon


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Tavistock College, Devon



Dunsford Community Primary School, Devon



Coaley Church of England Primary School, Gloucestershire



Marhamchurch Church of England VC Primary School, Cornwall



West Exe School, Devon Approve Proposed opening date 1 January 2018


Emmanuel Middle Church of England VA School, Dorset



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Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Harbour Special Free School, Poole (preopening free school) – to increase Autistic Spectrum Condition places from 60 to 94, and addition of provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

Approve • Capacity • Governance • Finances


Trust Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bournemouth Primary Multi Academy Trust and REAch South Academy Trust, Bournemouth – Multi Academy Trust merger

Approve • Capacity • Multi Academy Trust growth • Governance


Alumnis Multi Academy Trust, Devon (approval of Multi Academy Trust)


• Finance • Governance

Action required: RSC office to look at the Trust’s scheme of delegation and top slice.

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Decisions made between 7th November and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant change St Mary’s Church of England First School, Dorset – age range change from 3-9 years to 2-9 years

Approve


Significant change Burbage Primary School, Wiltshire – age range change from 4-11 years to 2-11 years

Approve


Significant change Beaufort Co-operative Academy, Gloucestershire – capacity increase from 1305 to 1455 places

Approve


Significant change Boyton Primary School, Cornwall – age range change from 4-11 years to 2-11 years

Approve


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