The Albion Foundation Inspire to Achieve

The Albion Foundation Registered charity that works in partnership with West Bromwich Albion Football Club Use the medium of football and the kudos of WBA FC to make a real difference in the local community Formed in 1992 and became a registered charity in 2000 – now has a staff team of 43 full time, 57 part time, 46 volunteers working with 8183 participants per week Our motto is ‘Inspire to Achieve’ We aim to add value and develop and maintain strong strategic partnerships in Sandwell, Birmingham, Dudley and Worcestershire 3 key focus areas of work – REACH / MAKING A DIFFERENCE / RAISING ASPIRATIONS

Education and Inclusion Focus Attendance – Triple A Five partner schools – increase in attendance at each Also engages and supports those NOR Attainment and Achievement – Inspire Ten partner schools – working with Looked After Children and providing alternative, complimentary intervention and support Alternative Provision – Time-Out Engaged 80 young people at risk of exclusion referred from 20 different schools, academies or Local Authorities Positive activities – Kickz and Kickz Plus Free activities that engage young people outside of school time

Free School -The Vision Alternative provision for Key Stage 1 to 4 pupils that need some ‘time-out’ from mainstream Commissioned by schools, academies and Local Authorities – a partnership model Flexible, rapid response that is high quality and young people centred

Free School -The Ethos Utilise the brand name ‘WBA FC’ Individual programmes of study through a broad and balanced curriculum in partnership with Krunch and Impact Mentoring Enrichment Support and guidance with focus on safeguarding Quality partnerships, staffing and facilities

Free Schools - Club Commitment The Football Club has a long standing tradition as a “community club” with strong ethics and principles. The club would provide facilities and lease land to house the school in a re-furbished building and new build, whilst seeking further private investment through the brand. The club would offer their brand to this concept The school would be developed around the West Stand of the stadium and land opposite this stand and the current Foundation Building site

Free Schools - Partner Commitment Very positive feedback so far from a range of schools, academies and Local Authority We can’t, and have no desire, to do this alone We need advice and input; particularly at Key Stage 1 and 2 Financially each pupil place would be ‘topped up’ directly by commissioners

Free Schools – What next? First deadline – December 2012 for a September 2014 opening Open invite to you and your staff to find out more on Wednesday 7 th November between 3pm and 6pm at The Albion Foundation School, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick Already convinced? Download a letter of support from from Monday 8 th October In the meantime contact

THE GOAL! Raising Aspirations Improving Health Raising Attainment Creating Opportunities