Cambourne Village College A Free School and Academy of the Cam Academy Trust September 2013 Opened for 5 forms of entry: PAN of 750 First intake: 132 pupils September 2017 Expanded to 7 forms of entry: PAN of 1050 900 pupils expected (Currently 722)
November 2012 Muddy field Sceptical parents
November 2012
The ‘To Do’ List: Leadership or Management?
Leadership The Challenges…
The Five Principles of the Comberton Academy Trust Education of the very highest standard: the Excellence Principle Education for pupils of all types and all abilities: the Comprehensive Principle Education at the heart of the community: the Community Principle Working in collaboration with others for mutual benefit: the Partnership Principle Education with an international outlook: the International Principle
Education of the very highest standard: the Excellence Principle Head of School Librarian Governors Deputy 2 TAs Trust staff SENCo Site Manager + 2 Assistants Volunteers Head of Yr 7 Senior Administrator Receptionist Science / DT Technician IT Technician External caterers
Further subject-specific teaching staff working cross-site Almost all subject leaders drawn from Comberton: 2 year temporary contracts Further subject specialists to teach Core subjects Cover staff – shared arrangement
Joint timetabling with Comberton Tutors? Extra-Curricular? Duties? Meetings?
The Pupils: Comprehensive Intake Three main catchment primaries Regular contact Involved in decision-making New Intake Day at Anglesey Abbey Summer School
The Parents Written monthly updates; Regular meetings rotated around primary schools
Creating an Ethos: High expectations First cohort of pupils - ‘the torch bearers’ Academic excellence Exemplary behaviour - inside and out … ID Badges Cambourne-Xtra Merits / Rewards Homework Club Homework Support Lunchtime detention Behaviour Logs
Creating an Ethos: Building traditions Walking through the sculpture Christmas: concert; lunch; pantomime Celebrations assemblies
Taking Ownership Stained glass project
Signage
Education at the heart of the community: The Community Principle Henry Morris philosophy Community Access Agreement Adult Education Open Day Lettings Cambourne Crier Volunteers
Working in collaboration with others for mutual benefit: the Partnership Principle Primary schools Locality Library Local business Parish / District / County Councils S106 ADM
How to Benchmark Progress? Benchmarking – Yrs 7 and 8 Management of Data by Pupil Group National tests and department baseline testing Strong, consistent, assessment practice Evidence – PUPIL WORK Work scrutiny Pupil and parental surveys - ParentView National Middle Schools Forum Other schools - cross moderation and triangulation DfE Consultant, Investors in People Cross Trust Review Process – formal observation DfE consultant Strong programme of lesson observation, peer observation, self assessment, CPD
Learning Setting in Core subjects Exciting ICT Qualified Librarian Cambourne Learn Curriculum Extension Days Learning
Supporting the Curriculum: Comillas – Spain International Talent Evening Beaumanor Hall Author Visits; Patron of Reading War Horse and Globe Theatre Year Group Socials
The Whole Child Cycling Cafeteria Leadership Wide range of support
May 2015: Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating in all 4 categories July 2016: Teaching School Designation December 2016: National Support School August 2018: First GCSE results…