Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Document prepared by Chris Lane – Academy Conversion Team - June 2016 This presentation system aims to provide an insight into the proposed structure of the four MATs following the conversion of Portsmouth diocesan schools to academies. Please be aware this is still in development On several of the screens it is possible to ‘drill down’ to a deeper level of areas of responsibility simply by clicking on the item of interest. Where possible the colour coding used on this screen will be used throughout this interactive document. School HT SLT LGB Canonical support & responsibilities Legal & Governmental support & responsibilities MAT CEO & Directors Common Services Next

MAT Board Academy LGB Academy LGB Local collaboration Scheme of delegation Members Bishop Dept for Schools (Schools Commission) Sec of State Master funding agreement & Accountability Trustees Land for educational use Accountability DoP CAT (Common Services) MAT Board MAT Board MAT Board Section 48 Inspection, RE, SRE, appt of FGs/Directors Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme School to school support CES RSC Charities Commission LA Company’s House Inter-MAT collaboration Supervisory, Memorandum of understanding, Admissions, Overview of standards, RE Duties as Charitable Trustees Back

Consultative Groups Chair (common to all 4 MATs) Non-Exec Directors (Voluntary posts – 4-5 per MAT with mix of skills) Finance Director (permanent, paid post) HT Forum Unions Forum Governors Forum SBM Forum MAT CEO (May be temporary appointment of Executive Principal during early stages of conversion) Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Back Consultation with non-union staff

Diocese of Portsmouth – Catholic Academy’s Trust (DoPCAT) Finance Payroll Banking Finance & Admin Systems HR H&S Safeguarding Procurement e.g. IT, Comms, Catering, Energy, etc Property Services Legal Common Services Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme School Support Officers (SSO) Staffing Issues Pastoral Support Curriculum Support Back Policies Staff Development CPD Formation

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Department for Schools (Schools Commission) Governance Leadership & Compliance (Click to expand) Religious Education And Worship (All VA, Independents & Academies) (Click to expand) School place planning and admissions (All VA & Academies) Canonical oversight of Catholic life of schools Back Section 48 Inspections: ( All VA schools & Academies) Selection & training of inspectors Training for staff on requirements Carrying out inspections Independent schools: canonical inspection Review supply of places, liaison with LAs Guidance on policies & procedures, training, formal consultations

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Department for Schools (Schools Commission) Governance Leadership & Compliance Back Monitoring academic standards Promoting School to school support Liaison with schools, MATs, RSCs, Ofsted & LAs Liaison with national bodies – CES, NCOGS Appointment, induction, training, formation & support of foundation governors & directors (VA Schools & academies) Promoting Catholic schools within the ‘Framework for Collaboration’ Church & State as statutory partners: Representation on forums & national bodies Overseeing leadership appointment process. Representing bishop at interviews. Induction, training, formation & support (VA Schools & academies) Liaison with other ‘Framework’ departments & teams Encourage & support diocesan initiatives in schools. e.g. CARITAS Portsmouth Year of Mercy

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Department for Schools (Schools Commission) Religious Education And Worship (All VA, Independents & Academies) Back Resources, Formation, CPD &Training for: RE co-ordinators Teachers new to the diocese NQTs Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education Liaison with NBRIA & other bodies Policies RE Collective Worship Relationships & Sex education Mission statements Liaison with LAs Appointment & support of SACRE members

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme LGB Foundation Governor (5-7) Head Teacher Staff Governor Co-opted Governor Finance Budgeting Account management Local services & contracts Capital Expenditure Estate Management Buildings Services Grounds Staffing Appointments (other than HT) Effectiveness of L&M incl. HT performance management (With MAT director) Discipline Curriculum & Standards Liaison with subject areas/specialists Attainment & Targets Catholic life of School including Collective Worship Admissions Policies Appeals Consultation Resource Provision Quality of Teaching & Learning Pupil Welfare Safeguarding ’Prevent’ Behaviour & Exclusions Attendance CPD This is founded on close working relationship between MAT & LGB Back

L ocal A uthority Forums Admissions Planning Safeguarding (LADO) SEN Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Legal Agencies/Responsibilities Secretary of State Early years Adoption and child protection Teachers’ pay School curriculum School improvement Establishment of academies and free schools Company’s House Incorporates and dissolves limited companies Registers the information companies are legally required to supply Makes that information available to the public. RSC (Regional Schools Commissioner) Operate in the name of the Secretary of State in academies regime Approval of application for new academies & free schools Approve & monitor sponsor capacity Take intervention action where performance (or governance) is poor Charities Commission Register and regulate charities in England and Wales Ensure that the public can support charities with confidence Back

Non-Exec Directors Skills & experience Catholic (or strongly sympathetic) Change management Finance & accounting HR, Recruitment & Perf. Management Primary/Secondary education Legal, Property management, H&S, IT Business management Safeguarding Governance Chair experience Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Academy Conversion Programme Back MAT Directors Roles & responsibilities Finance Director Qualified accountant Catholic (or strongly sympathetic) Public sector and/or CFO experience Breadth or knowledge/experience IT, Legal, HR, Property, etc. CEO (May not HT within the MAT other than possible temporary appointment of Executive Principal during early stages of conversion) Practicing Catholic Educational background or experience MBA/Business acumen Leadership & communication skills Education Finance Other Skills In close liaison with LGBs Budgeting Account management Local services & contracts Capital Expenditure Resource Provision Personal characteristics (all directors) Understanding & passion for education for all Strategic vision/quality decision maker Preparedness to challenge CEO & FD Team player with strong comms/networking skills Senior management/leadership experience Commitment & ability to dedicate time Resilience, Influence & willingness to accept accountability