1. 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

2. 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

3. Presentation from ‘FAST’
 See separate presentation slides

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Next Steps?