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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
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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
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Presentation from ‘FAST’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Vision Local solution Inclusive Distinctive Collaborative
“The usual” (High standards etc) Q and A
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Next Steps?
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