BDAT Strategic Priorities 2017-18 Date: Sept 2017

Looking back: 2016-17 2016-17 was a year a of comparative consolidation having moved from 3 academies in August 15 to 9 in Sept 16. Only one school (the Academy at St James) joined since. Successfully achieved Trust priorities: Realising growth Building capacity to match growth Rapid school improvement Building consistency in systems (HR, Finance etc) Developing the BDAT brand Although it may not feel like it….. 2

Impact MAT has been audited independently and deemed effective Further growth has been approved by DFE External indicators of education improvement – OFSTEDs, data, external reviews show Business model is more coherent and collaborative Our brand and reputation have improved

Statistics As of today, we remain one of the largest MATs in Lancs and W Yorks with 10 open academies and 4 in conversion pipeline. By Dec 17, we will comprise 7300 students Employ 1250 staff Have an annual budget of £46 million. Top 10% of MATs nationally

Looking forward: Priorities (1) BDAT Trustees have agreed the strategic plan for 2017- 18. Focussed around four key objectives: GROWTH Plan since 2015 has been 20 schools by 2020. We now have identified and are actively working with all these schools. 4 more academy orders, 6 more governor resolutions. Conversions are planned between now and September 2018

New schools by Dec 17

Priorities (2) 2. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT - Workstreams, subject networks and schools supporting schools - Exec Head model and training - External QA - Targets for 2017-18

3. BECOMING A MAT OF CHOICE Priorities (3) 3. BECOMING A MAT OF CHOICE Building the MAT brand Shouting about successes Establishing ourselves nationally and regionally Becoming the employer of choice Talent development work, succession planning, Employee benefits and recognition of talent eg. BDAT LE Becoming schools of choice for parents and pupils NEW marketing and engagement group Admissions policy review

Priorities (4) 4. NEW PROJECTS - New College Bradford Alternative Provision free school Eden Teaching School Alliance

Conclusion Busy year, again Lots of new faces – many here today. Unequivocal focus on school improvement Still hopeful on securing SSIF funding to run a project looking at disadvantage and building pupil resilience We are going to need everyones help when it comes to using our brand to leverage us as a MAT and employer of choice

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