1 The Co-operative Academy of Manchester Presenter: Kathy Leaver: Principal Title: A different perspective from a Co-operative Academy

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3 What makes us different from other academies? The Manchester Academy Model Partnership model with the Co-operative Financial Services, Manchester City Council and The Manchester College. A values and principles driven Academy guiding the ethos and organisation of the academy through specifically planned: Student and stakeholder engagement (Cultural diagnostic survey) Values evolved from the stakeholders (Fairness, ambition and respect) Values induction programmes (Sponsor and SSAT support) Academy Structure (Family Tutor Groups) Policy and Protocols (Staff and student codes and agreed lines of communication Balanced score card approach (Cultural shift) The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

5 What makes us different from other academies? Design build linked to values and principles Large flexible learning spaces Break out areas Location of resources (reprographics, net books, storage /lockers) Learning blocks of time dependent upon Year group and curriculum programme No bells Staggered breaks and lunch times Staggered starts The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

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A co-operative curriculum promoting learning for co-operation, through co-operation and by co-operation A ‘stepping stone’ personalised curriculum to inspire creativity and deliver finance and business skills ( Functional skills, vocational and academic courses option choices in Year 9,10 and 11 including leadership awards Thematic approach with PLTS & SEAL Flexible off time table learning days Co-operative extended learning activities at start and end of formal learning day 9

10 What makes us different from other academies? A co-operative pedagogy Academy staffing restructure to deliver the curriculum Development of leaders ‘leading the field’ Learning and teaching delivery Governance Co-operative form of Governance Self nomination Formation of Governing Body and committees The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

11 What are the challenges for the future at the academy ? High levels of social deprivation Low levels of educational and personal achievement/aspiration Low levels of engagement Significant levels of unemployment Lower life expectancy The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

Potential for the future development of co-operative academies Co-operative Trust of neighbouring schools Currently discussing with 2 primary schools, a Primary Care Trust, Higher Education establishment and the Co-operative group (as a partner) Potential for cross working Procurements Sharing of staff resources Clerking service Cross school activities e.g. Green Enterprise projects and financial literacy

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