Bryani Cuthbertson OAT HR Consultant 2 October 2018 Ormiston Academies Trust TUPE presentation for East Anglia Schools Trust Cliff Park Junior and Cliff Park Infant Bryani Cuthbertson OAT HR Consultant 2 October 2018

Commitment The OAT HR Team are committed to working together to minimise the impact and achieve a smooth transfer of staff to OAT

HR team Introduction to the OAT HR team and our HR Partner EPM Carmel Brown – National Director HR and Operations Melanie Wheeler – Head of Academy HR Nicola Saunders – HR Advisor Bryani Cuthbertson – HR Consultant, supporting the transfer on behalf of OAT Education Personnel Management, HR and Payroll provider Eleanor Evans – HR Advisor Rachel Ellis – Senior HR Advisor Lisa Topley – Payroll Manager

Vision and ethos for the academy The sponsor is committed to raising aspirations and achievement for all We will work with your leaders to ensure that the academy has a dynamic and personalised curriculum The academy will be a fully inclusive academy that will offer students: An evolving and developing educational vision and curriculum model Further improve attainment levels for all students Continue to develop entitlement to opportunities within and beyond our local community Maximise potential for achievement

Working together There are currently 37 schools in the Trust made up of secondary and primary schools The Trust encourages schools to work together to maximise the skills and expertise of all its staff and where suitable create opportunities for career development and promotion within the family Students and staff can benefit from being part of the family through collaborative working, enrichment opportunities, sharing best practice and of course economy of scale

Trade Union Recognition Ormiston Academies Trust recognises the following professional associations/trade unions Unison, Unite, GMB, NUT, NASUWT, NAHT, ASCL, ATL We have a Joint Consultative Committee and Union Recognition Agreement that provides opportunity to inform and consult with the unions on behalf of all OAT academies, these meetings take place at the central offices in Birmingham.

Typical TUPE activities timeline Preparation Ongoing communication with academy stakeholders Academy presentation(s) to staff and TUs, with TUPE element Engage with staff through one-to-one meetings, bulletins and helpline Communication meeting(s) with TUs on TUPE matters Regular communication with the existing schools Information and communication Consultation on organisational changes, if any are proposed Staff representation opportunities to Ormiston Letters to staff confirming their position at the academy Addressing outstanding TUPE related matters Implementation and pre-opening

TUPE protection Regulations in place to protect employees transferring from one employer to another The objective is to preserve your terms and conditions where TUPE applies There are no measures

Pensions protection All staff who transfer to the new academy will continue to be active members of the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pensions Scheme

The way forward – TUPE support 14/01/2019 The way forward – TUPE support You can make contact by telephone or email There will be an opportunity to attend a one-to-one meeting with an Ormiston representative to discuss any concerns about the TUPE process if you wish Access will be made for regular TUPE support information and updates Access to Q+A Support will also be available from your trade unions

Key TUPE-related contacts/information 14/01/2019 Key TUPE-related contacts/information Bryani Cuthbertson, HR Consultant, OAT Melanie Wheeler, Nicola Saunders, HR OAT Simon Gray, Business Manager, school HR contact Eleanor Evans, EPM HR Contact FAQ’s and information – online at the individual schools TUPE FAQ sheets and presentation TUPE surgeries for staff ACAS: www.acas.org.uk Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS): www.bis.gov.uk www.direct.gov.uk DfE guide – Working in an Academy – can be found on the DfE website or is available from the school office