1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) A non-Binding Agreement
How does it help sustain the partnership?

2. Cheltenham College Prep School Independent School Established in 1846
Saint John’s C of E Primary School, Cheltenham
State school – local authority run – voluntary controlled
Established in the building above in 1867
200 pupils on role
Cheltenham College Prep School
Independent School
Established in 1846
376 pupils on role

3. It is a formal written document specifying the mutually agreed terms and conditions of two parties.
Our MOU journey – informal partnership for approximately a year while the MOU was being drafted. Discussed with governance of both parties over a number of months and changes made – particularly in light of GDPR.
Formally signed last year.

4. The Signing of the Cheltenham College/Saint John’s Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
November 2018

5. Similar to a marriage – commits two parties to a relationship that is approved and signed and takes an informal partnership to a new level. With a MOU it is more difficult to reverse out of the partnership.

6. May 1995

7. Advantages
It is stronger and more formal than a traditional informal agreement
It is simple and direct
The formal moment it is signed takes the partnership to a new level
Both parties are invested emotionally and psychologically into the partnership and are accountable to each other
It outlines who will be involved, what each school’s primary responsibilities are, the timeline and key information
The review mechanism identifies clearly what has been achieved; this stops the partnership meandering and losing focus
It builds trust and confidence between the two parties

8. Time for questions