Consultation on new Multi Academy Trust Bay Education Trust November 2014

Joining Prospects May 2010 Election change in Government New Government changed 2010 Floor Target 35% became new Floor Target PCSA gained Outstanding and 34% New Government set target for academy conversions

History of Prospects – Parent Company Long standing Education Company School Improvement Careers Education Work with two schools who became Prospects Academies Set up an Academy Trust as a Sponsor

Prospects Academies Trust Set up 1st Sept 2012 Curledge Street, Kings Ash, joined 1st September 2012 PCSA - 1st Oct 2012 The Dean Bexhill Gloucester Academy (1st April 2014)

Prospects-The Trust Set up to be a 17 school Trust Expected to take on more schools within 18 months Performance Issues Bexhill Special measures Gloucester Special measures (4yrs)

Prospects-The Trust Unable to take on more schools Unable to impact on performance of schools Use of consultants Financially not viable Withdrew before DfE took Action Company up for sale

Cost of being a Prospects school 5% of each school’s budget Significant funding put into under performing schools Provision of some services Some services local, some London firms Provision of school Improvement

Cost of being a Prospects school Cost per month Cost of Services per month Cost per annum PSCA £28K £6,000 £352K Curledge Street £9K £2,700 £80K Kings Ash £83K Total £46 £11,400 £515K

Winding up of Prospects DfE suggests another sponsor Three schools determined to stick together Capable of running our own MAT Better placed to spend money effectively

Bay Education Trust Approval by Sir David Carter Regional Commissioner Initially three schools Set up our own Trust Source our chosen school improvement Bring about rapid improvement

Bay Education Trust Make Up of The Trust Three members, one from the Trust Board of Trustees Local Governing Body

Finances of The Trust Joint purchase of services Contribute to cost of the Trust DfE to find set up costs

CENTRALLY PROCURRED SERVICES Finances of The Trust CENTRALLY PROCURRED SERVICES SERVICE PROVIDER EXISTING HR Support Torbay  Payroll Prospects Services  likely to change in April Financial Package PSFinancials Budget Software HCSS Evolve Babcocks Asset Manager Parago Health & Safety Advice Health & Safety Audit FCS Internal Audit Devon Audit Partnership External Audit Francis Clark Grant Thornton Pensions Audit FRS17 Devon Governors

The Purpose of the Trust 1. To take both personal and collective responsibility to provide the best educational experiences for the children and young people who attend our Academies either as a pupil or a member of the local community. 2. To ensure Outstanding teaching leading to exceptional progress and Outstanding achievement in each Academy within the Trust.

The Purpose of the Trust 3. To support each other by working together to achieve shared goals for mutual benefit whilst recognising the unique ethos and individuality of each part of the Trust. 4. To pursue academic excellence to enable all Academies to be consistently judged Outstanding. 5. To further develop cross-phase working (3 to 19 years) to engage pupils, staff and parents in partnership in the pursuit of academic excellence.

The Purpose of the Trust 6. To ensure every student on their learning journey understands how to progress and achieve their full potential. 7. To provide opportunities for all young people in the Academies to develop British values and high quality life skills enabling them to be a credit to themselves, their families and their Academy. 8. To develop an aspirational culture amongst pupils and parents across the individual Academies by having a culture of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.

The Purpose of the Trust 9. To provide a cross-phase Careers Education and Guidance programme to include vocational experiences. 10. To promote high standards of behaviour, safety and community engagement. 11. To maximise efficiency and value for money by sharing business systems and processes.

The Purpose of the Trust 12. To provide opportunities for leadership development in our pupils. 13. To work towards the development of a family support centre creating an environment of shared learning between parents and their children.

What does it mean for staff? No change to existing pay and conditions No change to pensions No measures being taken by the new Trust i.e. change to pay and conditions Local not national negotiation with Unions More money staying in school

What does it mean for staff? Payroll with existing provider until April 2015. Salaries will be paid on the same day. Continued service will be maintained. New employer will be Bay Education Trust.

Formal Consultation A legal requirement (only if measures being taken Good practice to consult Consult with staff Consult with Unions Consult with parents Provide an opportunity to raise any concerns

Consultation on new Multi Academy Trust Bay Education Trust November 2014