Public meeting at St Nicolas and St Mary’s CE Primary School 18th Welcome Public meeting at St Nicolas and St Mary’s CE Primary School 18th

Objectives A: To hear about B. To respond Basic need – shortage of places Free Schools – what they are Case and vision for a Shoreham Free School B. To respond Ask questions ‘Have a say’ Agree next steps

Presentation from ‘FAST’  See separate presentation slides

Free Schools 400 Free schools open or in the pipeline – 230,000 extra places 68% founded by groups led by teachers 24% of Free Schools were judged outstanding 81% of parents would welcome a free school in their area

Free Schools Comprehensive (not selective) Free to attend (no fees!) Accountable to the Secretary of State Greater financial accountability Still have Ofsted, SATs, etc Are ‘academies’ – more freedoms

Why St Nic’s set up a new school? The LA cannot open a new school A local solution is better than a national chain Academy knowledge and experience – DE

Why St Nic’s? Leadership capacity Local knowledge Diocesan support and expertise Short term accommodation Excellent reputation/ethos, curriculum and standards The drive, commitment and vision

Key concerns Over capacity Impact on other schools Funding for other schools Faith school – Curriculum? RE? Admissions – Church connection? Catchment? SEN? etc Location of accommodation

Vision Local solution Inclusive Distinctive Collaborative “The usual” (High standards etc) Q and A

Next Steps?