CONSULTATION MEETING 15 January 2018 The Linden Academy CONSULTATION MEETING 15 January 2018

Recap on the Process The Linden Academy consultation on a change to your child’s school will often include more than one option and opinion, so your views and responses can really shape future decisions. Notify staff, parents/ carers of the proposal 13 November 2017 Consultation – at least 45 days commencing on 13 November 2017 Initial consultation meeting 21 November 2017 Feedback from consultations considered Inform staff and parents/carers of outcome of consultations and next step Second consultation meeting was planned for December 2017 now 15 January 2018 Further feedback from consultations considered Decision on any potential notice of change given on 1 February 2018 Any changes if applicable to take effect from 1 September 2018

Mrs Howe Executive Principal – Primaries Mrs Whittle Head of School

Parent Forum Communication Homework Uniform Behaviour and Expectations Enrichment Opportunities

Mrs Barr Chief Executive Officer The Shared Learning Trust

Why Change? Ambitions for the school Trust Vision Trust values Focus on “the whole child” experience Curriculum breadth The changed profile and demographic of The Linden Academy Outstanding outcomes for all students Staff development (CPD)

“Who benefits most from the creation of a MAT “Who benefits most from the creation of a MAT? If the answer is not the children, we are seriously missing the point” David Carter, National Schools Commissioner

Strive, achieve, believe! The Vision Strive, achieve, believe!

The Vision At The Shared Learning Trust we provide opportunities for all our students and adults to be aspirational and develop a passion and excitement for learning. Working with our communities, we ensure all students are able to achieve beyond their targets to reach the success they deserve. Our students develop a strong self-belief so that they flourish and develop into well-rounded, self-respecting young people.

Current KS2 Data Picture Year Expected standards of reading, writing, maths National average 2016 48% 53% 2017 54% 61% 2018 target 65% Future targets: 100% to achieve expected standards at KS2 All more able learners to exceed expected standards

The Linden Academy Demographic In 2018: Free School / Academy / Mainstream School: 450 pupils (capacity 504) 12% pupil premium 48% EAL 8% SEND Focus on all groups of learners

The Curriculum An extra 5 weeks will provide opportunities for: A broader curriculum A “culture of reading” to be established Time for “mastery” “ Your clear vision for a school that stimulates pupils’ curiosity and thirst for knowledge, new skills and understanding is evident in the improvements you have made to the curriculum” The Vale Academy Ofsted October 17th 2017

What could we achieve in a ‘block week’? HEALTHY WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY RECEPTION SPORTS PERSONALITY VISIT/ FAMILY MILE THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR HOUSE FUN SPORTS FESTIVAL VISIT THE FARM COMMONWEALTH GAMES YEAR ONE DESIGNING HEALTHY SANDWICHES HOUSE ROUNDERS TESCO EAT HAPPY YEAR TWO EXOTIC FRUIT TASTING – GUESS THE FRUIT HOUSE HOCKEY WALK EAT TALK EAT ROUND LONDON YEAR THREE FARMERS MARKET DAY HOUSE VISIT FOOD FACTORY YEAR FOUR FRUIT ART - ARCIMBALDO HOUSE TENNIS WAITROSE COOKERY SCHOOL YEAR FIVE LACROSSE COACHING HOUSE FOOTBALL WARBUTONS VISIT YEAR SIX SPAGHETTI MARSHMALLOW TOWERS VISIT TOBY CARVERY

Is additional time needed? The requirement for LA schools is 38 + 1 weeks / 190 days Some schools / academies are extending this beyond 40 weeks Many academies operating 39 weeks extend the school day A DFE research report published in July 2014, found that: 8% of academies had increased the length of the school day, while a further 6% planned to; 4% of academies had changed the length of the school term, while a further 5% planned to. http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN07148/SN07148.pdf

Why extend the day? It was reported in April 2013 that the then Education Secretary, Michael Gove, favoured longer school days and shorter holidays: Speaking at an education conference in London, Mr Gove said: "It is already the case that some of the best schools in the country recognise the need to change the structure of the school term. "It's also the case that some of the best schools in the country recognise that we need to have a longer school day as well." He argued that a longer school day would also be more family-friendly and "consistent with the pressures of a modern society".

Next Steps All feedback reviewed from all stakeholders DfE / Regional Schools’ Commissioner Office have been informed of this process Proposal generated and put forward by Trust staff To be communicated to all stakeholders

QUESTIONS? HR Area of StaffNet, Review of Teaching Delivery Tab, link as follows