Nailsea School – Strategic Direction ‘Footpath to the Future’ Julie Cayzer - Chair of Governors
Nailsea School Ethos Aspire – Believe – Succeed Become Outstanding / Excellent Remain Inclusive Continue with great Pastoral Care Celebrate every Student These values are not to be traded
Options Join a MAT Choose a local partner Established or, preferably, a forming MAT – less risk and more influence Must be right fit for Nailsea School – shared Ethos Identify Options – partner who can Trust
Pros of being in a MAT Students - Improve outcomes for all - Increase numbers - Widen subject choices - Innovative Learning Opportunities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJ9KhrNWmE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-85sDX39JPQ
Pros of being in a MAT (continued) Staff - Access to high quality training for all - Opportunities - share best practice - Support from specialist groups e.g. ICT / Literacy Coordinators and SENCOs - Opportunity - succession planning and career development Improved financial security in a group Economies of scale – resources/ facilities Support for HR / Legal / Finance / Site / Marketing / IT
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