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

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

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

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

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

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

Further reading Research report: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/rereports/Year/2016/heschoo ls/Title,110199,en.html HEI case studies: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/rereports/Year/2016/heschoo ls/Title,110199,en.html Practical guide: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/schools/guide/#d.en. 109359