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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 6th January 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB) Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Frank Green CBE (Schools Commissioner)

Apologies

None

Cross-cutting discussion points

The board discussed:

• Wave 10 Free School applications

The board discussed the proposed recommendations for the Wave 10 Free School applications.

• Academies Performance

The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for eight academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only

Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Dedworth Middle School and Dedworth Green First School, Windsor and Maidenhead – to join the Windsor Learning Partnership MAT

Approve • KS2 performance data • leadership • primary expertise • finances

Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and Thomas Becket, Northamptonshire – to establish the Thomas of Canterbury MAT

Approve • performance data • leadership • governance arrangements • school improvement


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Goldington Green Academy, Bedford – to merge with existing onsite pre-school

Approve • leadership • early years expertise • Ofsted rating

Action required: EFA to issue approval letter.

Pre-Warning Notices Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Olympic Primary School, Northamptonshire

Approve • leadership • teaching and learning • Ofsted rating • KS2 performance data • school improvement

Action required: Pre-Warning Notice to be issued.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 20th January 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)

Apologies

Dame Alison Peacock (HTB)




The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for twelve open academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

• Assessment of Performance Data

The board discussed how academies performance data will be assessed going forward in light of changes to assessment criteria. The board discussed how to assess the data to support prioritisation of academies causing concern.

• Tackling underperformance through sponsored academy arrangements

The board discussed live projects in the region eligible for intervention and reviewed potential sponsorship arrangements. Academies Group colleagues will investigate further and report back to the board shortly.

Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB) was not present for this item as this member had a conflict of interest.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Trevelyan Middle School, Windsor - to convert to an academy and join Upton Court Educational Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • KS2 performance • sponsor capacity • Local Authority position

Action required: Academy Order to be sent.

Chiltern Way Federation, Buckinghamshire - to convert and establish a MAT

Approve • Ofsted rating • financial position • future development of MAT • residential provision


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Gothic Mede Academy, Central Bedfordshire

Approve • Ofsted rating • Local Authority support • basic need

Action required: No further action required.

Pre-Warning Notices Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Weavers Academy, Northamptonshire

Approve • KS4 performance • leadership • school improvement plan


Funding Agreements Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest William Morris County Primary School, Oxfordshire - joining GLF schools

Approve • KS2 performance

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Eton Porny CofE First School, Windsor - joining Slough and East Berkshire C of E MAT (SEBMAT)

Approve • KS4 performance • financial position


Decisions made between 6th January 2015 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Religious Determination Approval Heston Community School, Hounslow

Approve


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 3rd February 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)

Apologies

Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Alison Peacock (HTB)



• Review of free school projects due to open in September 2016

The board discussed the free school pipeline projects due to open in September 2016.

• UTC applications in North West London and South Central region

The board discussed the UTC application received for the region and provided feedback and local intelligence.

• Tackling underperformance through sponsored academy arrangements

The board discussed live projects in the region eligible for intervention and reviewed potential sponsorship arrangements.

• Academies performance

The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for four academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ickford Combined School, Buckinghamshire

Deferred • finances • skills and expertise • growth plans

Action required: Further information required about finance and expansion plans.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bentley Wood High School for Girls, Harrow – to increase its capacity

Approve • KS4 performance • Ofsted rating


Sponsor Applications Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Wren Academy, Barnet Approve • leadership

• growth plans • school improvement


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Northampton Primary Academy Trust, Northamptonshire

Approve (pending outcome of due diligence checks)

• leadership • growth plans • MAT structure • KS2 performance • school improvement


Pre-Warning Notices Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The E-ACT Burnham Park Academy, Buckinghamshire

Approve • KS4 performance • Leadership • School improvement plan

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• Ofsted rating


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 17th February 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Tom Attwood (Chair of the Academies and Free Schools Board)

Apologies

Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)



• Review of free school projects due to open in September 2016

The board discussed funding agreements for the free school pipeline projects due to open in September 2016 which will be submitted to the minister for decision shortly.


The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for three academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Holyport CE Primary School, Windsor and Maidenhead – to convert and join the Oxford Diocese Schools Trust

Approve • leadership • trust capacity • Ofsted rating

Action required: Academy Order to be issued.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ickford Combined School, Buckinghamshire – to convert to academy status

Approve • finances • growth plans • need in area


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Phoenix High School, Hammersmith and Fulham – to be sponsored by Future Academies

Approval reccommended

• secondary expertise • leadership • school improvement

Action required: Approval recommended by RSC, escalated to the Secretary of State to consider whether to issue an Academy Order.

Sponsor Applications Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Goldington Academy, Bedford

Defer • finances • age range structures • growth plans

Action required: Further information to be provided on financial planning.

Funding Agreements Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Claremont Primary School, Barnet

Approve • Converter, proposed opening date 01/03/2016

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Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Cottingham Church of England School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Towcester Church of England Primary School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Weldon Church of England Primary School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney, Oxfordshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Brize Norton Primary School, Oxfordshire



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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 2nd March 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)

Apologies

None



• Implications of the Education and Adoption Bill

The board discussed the Education and Adoption Bill and implications for the region.

• Assessment of performance data

The board discussed the analysis of data received from open academies and the potential impact of changes to assessment criteria. The board discussed further interventions for academies causing concern as a result of the data analysis.

• Review of new provision academies due to open in September 2016

The board discussed new provision projects due to open in September 2016. Approvals for funding agreements will be submitted to the RSC for decision shortly.


The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for two academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Edmonton County School, Enfield – to convert and establish the Edmonton County Academy Trust

Approve • leadership • trust capacity • Ofsted rating


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Stanwick Primary School, Northamptonshire – to convert and join the Manor Learning Trust

Approve • finances • growth plans • need in area


Sponsor Applications Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Goldington Academy, Bedford

Approve • finances • age range structures • growth plans

Action required: Project lead to inform academy of the decision

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Biggleswade Academy Trust, Central Bedfordshire – to amalgamate The Lawns Nursery and Children’s Centre into the trust

Decline • local consultation • impact on existing provision • growth plans

Action required: Project lead to inform the academy of the decision and re-consult.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Blessed George Napier Catholic School, Oxfordshire – to increase

Defer • Ofsted rating • impact on existing provision

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its capacity and build a new Sixth Form block

• strategic area review

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on potential local impact.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bushey Meads Academy, Hertfordshire - to increase its capacity and extend the existing buildings

Defer • finances • local need • impact on existing provision

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on local need.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Broxbourne School, Hertfordshire - to expand its form of entry following the rebuild of the school

Approve • local consultation • planned capacity

Claire Robins left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it

Action required: Approve subject to all relevant planning permission being secured.

Decisions made between 17th February 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bohunt School, Wokingham - Funding Agreement approved for New Provision Academy to be sponsored by Bohunt School

Approve

• New Provision, proposed

opening date 01/09/2016

Action required: Trust to be informed of the decision.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 16th March 2016


Apologies

None



• Review of academies due to open on 1 April 2016

The board discussed four academies due to open on 1 April 2016 which had conditions attached to their Academy Orders. The RSC and board were content the schools had fulfilled the conditions set for conversion.


The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for three academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

• Review of free school pipeline projects

The board discussed funding agreement recommendations for the free school pipeline projects due to open in September 2016 and deferral recommendations for 2017 projects. Approved recommendations will be submitted to the Minister for decision shortly.

• Wave 11 free school applications

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The board discussed the NWLSC applications received in Wave 11 and members fed in the regional intelligence. Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) was not present for this item as this member had a conflict of interest.

• Discussion of potential full academiesation for the NWLSC region

The board discussed the scope of potential academisation and challenge for the NWLSC region.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Sulivan Primary School, Hammersmith and Fulham – to convert and establish the Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT

Approve • leadership • Ofsted rating • school improvement support


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Fulham Primary School, Hammersmith and Fulham – to convert and establish the Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT

Approve • leadership • Ofsted rating • school improvement support


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Queen’s Manor Primary and Special Needs Unit, Hammersmith and Fulham – to convert and establish the Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT

Approve • leadership • Ofsted rating • school improvement support • KS2 performance


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Misbourne School, Buckinghamshire

Approve • leadership • KS4 performance • teaching and learning • local collaboration


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Luke’s CofE Primary School, Northamptonshire – to convert and joining the Peterborough

Approve • leadership • trust capacity

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Diocese Education Trust


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Silverstone CofE Junior School, Northamptonshire – to convert and joining the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

Approve • leadership • trust capacity • merger with local infant

school


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Beechwood School, Slough – to convert and join Herschel Grammar School MAT

Approve • leadership • finances • trust capacity • school improvement support


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Penn Wood Primary School, Slough – to convert and join Herschel Grammar School MAT

Approve • KS2 results • Ofsted rating


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, West Berkshire – to build a SEN resourced provision

Approve • Local Authority support • local consultation • KS2 performance

Action required: School to be informed the decision.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Blessed George Napier Catholic School, Oxfordshire – to increase its capacity and build a new Sixth Form block

Approve • Ofsted rating • impact on existing provision • demographic need • strategic area review

Action required: Approve subject to all relevant planning permission and CIF funding being secured.

Funding Agreements

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Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Furness Primary School, Brent


Action required: None

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Oakington Manor Primary School, Brent


Action required: None.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ecton Village Primary School, Northamptonshire

Approve • Sponsored Academy, proposed opening date 01/04/2016


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Southwold County Primary School, Oxfordshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest New Town Primary School, Reading

Approve • Sponsor Academy, proposed opening date 01/04/2016


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Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St John’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Reading



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Brakenhale School, Bracknell Forest

Approve • Sponsored Academy, proposed opening date 01/04/2016


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Southgate School, Enfield Approve • Converter, proposed opening

date 01/04/2016


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northamptonshire



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Chiltern Way Federation, Buckinghamshire



Decisions made between 2nd March 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Spring Lane Primary, Northamptonshire – to increase its capacity and lower its age range to include nursery pupils

Approve

• Local Authority support


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bushey Meads Academy, Hertfordshire - to increase its capacity and extend the existing buildings

Approve • finances • local need • impact on existing provision


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 30th March 2016


Apologies

None




The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for nine academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

• Education Advisors

The board discussed the role and understanding of Education Advisors in the system. The board also discussed the criteria and person specification for recruitment of Education Advisors.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The CE Academy, Northamptonshire

Defer • leadership • Ofsted rating • school improvement support • finances • Free School application

Action required: Project lead to provide further information about the trust’s growth plans and proposed free school application.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest St Clement Danes School, Hertfordshire

Approve • leadership • Ofsted rating • school improvement support • trust growth plans


New Provision – Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Floreat Montague Park, Wokingham

Approve • new provision academy due to open on 01/09/2016

• pupil numbers • staff recruitment • trust capacity


New Provision – Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes – to be sponsored by Two Mile Ash School

Approve

• new provision free school due

to open on 01/09/2016 • trust capacity • growth plans • primary and early years

expertise

Action required: Sponsor to be informed the decision.

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest

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Fairfields Primary School, Milton Keynes – to be sponsored by Two Mile Ash School

Approve • new provision free school due to open on 01/09/2017

• trust capacity • growth plans • primary and early years

expertise


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Pineham Barns Primary School, Northamptonshire – to be sponsored by Preston Hedges Primary School Trust


• trust capacity

Sir Michael Griffiths left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 14th April 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)

Apologies

Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB)



• Academies and Free Schools performance

The board discussed underperforming academies and free schools in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for five causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

• Wave 11 Free School applications

The board discussed the assessment of the Wave 11 NWLSC applications proposed for interview and members fed in the regional intelligence.

• National Funding Formula Consultation

The board discussed the Department’s consultation on proposals to introduce a national funding formula for schools.

• NWLSC Regional School Improvement Boards

The board discussed the RSC’s proposal to establish regional school improvement boards to strengthen networks at local level and provide further support to the system.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Harrold Lower School, Bedford – to join the Sharnbrook Academy Federation Multi-Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • local Authority 3 to 2 tier

system • trust capacity


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Sheredes School, Hertfordshire – to be sponsored by Sir John Lawes Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • sponsor capacity • leadership • school improvement support


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Paddington Green School, Westminster – to be sponsored by ARK Schools

Approve • KS2 Results • sponsor capacity • Local Authority expansion

plans


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Stantonbury Campus, Milton Keynes – to be sponsored by Griffin Schools Trust

Approve • KS4 Results • Ofsted rating • leadership • finances


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Reach Academy Feltham, Hounslow

Approve • Ofsted rating • skills and expertise • governance structure • KS1 and KS2 phonics data


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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Wheatley Park School, Oxfordshire to join the River Learning Trust

Approve • school improvement support • trust capacity


New Provision – Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Radestone Fields, Northamptonshire - to be sponsored by Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary

Approve

• new provision free school due

to open on 01/09/2017 • trust capacity • primary expertise • local need

Richard Edwards left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Harpenden Free School, Hertfordshire – to be sponsored by Sir John Lawes Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • pupil numbers • leadership • governance • trust capacity


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Elizabeth Woodville School, Northamptonshire – to be join the Sponne School Trust

Approve • finances • pupil numbers • sponsor capacity


Funding Agreements Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest New Town Primary School, Reading

Approve • sponsored academy, proposed opening date 01/05/2016


St John’s CofE (Aided) Approve • converter, proposed opening

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Primary School, Reading date 01/05/2016


Dedworth Green Frist School, Windsor and Maidenhead

Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016


Dedworth Green Middle School, Windsor and Maidenhead

Approve • converter, proposed opening date 01/05/2016


Decisions made between 30th March 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Biggleswade Academy Trust, Central Bedfordshire – to merge with The Lawns Nursery

Approve

• local consultation • trust capacity


Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Flamstead End School, Hertfordshire – to expand its age range to 2-11 years

Approve • Ofsted rating • KS2 results • local Authority support


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 27th April 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB)

Apologies





The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for five academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance.

• NWLSC Regional School Improvement Boards

The board discussed the updated proposal to establish regional school improvement boards to strengthen networks at local level and provide further support to the system.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Oakley Lower School, Bedford – to join the Sharnbrook Academy Federation Multi-Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • local authority 3 to 2 tier

system • trust capacity


Greens Norton CE Primary, Northamptonshire; Blakesley CE Primary, Northamptonshire; Welford and Sibberfort Primary, Northamptonshire – to join the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

Defer • Ofsted rating • trust capacity • trust growth plans • finances • school improvement plans

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on trust school improvement plans, structure of local clusters and finances.

Water Hall Primary School, Milton Keynes

Approve • KS2 Results • Ofsted rating • leadership • finances • school improvement support


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Jewish Schools Network Defer • expertise

• finances • governance • school improvement support

Action required: Project lead to provide further information about proposed governance structure.

Water Hall Primary School, Milton Keynes

Approve • KS2 Results • Ofsted rating

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• leadership • finances • school improvement support

Action required: Project lead to inform school of decision.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Langley Primary Academy, Slough - extend its age range to 3-11 from September 2016

Approve • admissions • nursery expertise

Action required: Project lead to inform the school of the decision.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 11th May 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Yasmin Bevan (Guest)

Apologies

Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)




The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the school improvement plans for two academies causing significant concern. The board discussed the proposed intervention measures to address underperformance. Further updates will be brought to the board shortly.

• Warning Notices issued to Local Authority schools within NWLSC

The board discussed the warning notices to be issued to thirteen Local Authority schools within the region following the commencement of the Educational and Adoption Bill. The board also discussed the criteria by which the schools were identified as a concern.

• Faith-based Academy Trusts

The board discussed the policy regarding the composition and diversity of faith-based academy trusts. Departmental colleagues will feed the board’s comments back to the policy team.

• Wave 11 Free School Applications

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The board discussed the assessment of the Wave 11 standard NWLSC free school applications proposed for interview, and members fed in the regional intelligence. Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) was not present for this item and did not receive the papers for this item as this member had a conflict of interest.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest The Bridge School, Islington – to join the Bridge Integrated Learning Space MAT

Approve • Ofsted rating • leadership • finances • trust growth plans


Bishop Douglass School Finchley, Barnet – to join the Cardinal Hume Academies Trust

Approve • leadership • finances • pupil numbers • KS4 results


Bowes Primary School, Enfield; Brimsdown Primary School, Enfield; Chesterfield Primary School, Enfield; Hazelbury Primary School, Enfield; Lavender Primary School, Enfield – to join the Enfield Learning Partnership

Approve • Ofsted rating • leadership • school improvement support


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Jewish Schools Network Approve • expertise

• governance

Action required: Trust to be informed of decision.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 25th May 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)

Apologies




• Membership of faith based academy trusts

The board discussed the current policy regarding faith based academy trusts and secular membership.


The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and the performance of four academies causing significant concern. The board also discussed the proposed intervention measures to address the underperformance.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Roselands Primary School, Hertfordshire – to join The Hoddesdon School Trust

Defer • Ofsted rating • performance


The Cranbourne Primary School, Hertfordshire – to join The Hoddesdon School Trust

Defer • Ofsted rating • governance structure


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Olney Middle School, Milton Keynes – to join Inspiring Futures Through Learning Trust

Approve • KS2 performance • Ofsted rating • finances • trust capacity


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Chestnuts Primary School, Milton Keynes – to join Inspiring Futures Through Learning Trust

Approve • KS2 Performance • Ofsted rating • trust capacity


New Provision – Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Shinfield West, Wokingham – Floreat Education approved as sponsor

Approve • Local need • trust capacity • trust growth plans


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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Spencers Wood, Wokingham – Floreat Education approved as sponsor

Approve • local need • trust capacity • trust growth plans


New provision - Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Gagle Brook School, Oxfordshire – to be sponsored by The White Horse Federation

Approve • local need • pupil numbers

Action requied: Funding Agreement to be signed.

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Longford Park Primary Oxfordshire – to be sponsored by the Glyn Learning Foundation

Defer • local need • pupil numbers

Action required: Project lead to inform trust of decision.

Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Swakeleys School for Girls, Hillingdon

Approve • governance • leadership • trust growth plans


Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Godolphin Junior School, Slough – to join The Park Federation

Approve • trust capacity • KS2 performance

Action required:. Project lead to inform trust of decision.

Olney Middle School, Milton Keynes – to join Inspiring Through

Approve • Ofsted rating • trust capacity • local consultation

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Learning Trust

Action required:. Project lead to inform trust of decision.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St James Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire

Approve • size of school • planning

Action required: Project lead to inform school of decision

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 7th June 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB) Peter Little (Observing)

Apologies





The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and the performance of five academies causing concern. The board also discussed proposed suggestions to address all issues.

• Update on live projects

The board received an update on projects previously approved and discussed school improvement plans submitted. Further information will be submitted for review.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Aspire PRU, Buckinghamshire - to convert to academy status and establish a new Multi-Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted rating • finance • pupil numbers • trust capacity


Oak Lodge Special School, Barnet – to convert to academy status and form the Barnet Special Education Trust

Approve • leadership • Ofsted rating • MAT growth plans • Free School proposal


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bedford Free School, Bedford

Approve • governance • school improvement expertise • trust grown plans


Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Daubeney Academy, Bedford – to join Challenger Multi-Academy Trust

Approve • trust capacity • finance • 3 to 2 tier change • local need

Action required: Project lead to inform school and trust of decision.

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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Oxley Park Academy, Milton Keynes – to increase its capacity and to a satellite site from September 2017

Approve • leadership • finance • L A support


Decisions made between 25th May 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant Change Bartholomew School, Oxfordshire – expansion of age range

Approve • local need • trust capacity


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 22nd June 2016

Members of Board (and RSC) in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB)

Apologies

Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Dame Kate Dethridge (HTB)


The Board met and discussed:


The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the performance of three academies causing concern.

• Warning Notices issued to local authority schools within NWLSC

The board discussed the responses received from twelve local authority maintained schools issued with warning notices on 11 May 2016. The board discussed proposed recommendations for next steps to secure improvement.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only:

Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Roselands Primary School, Hertfordshire; The Cranbourne School, Hertfordshire – to establish The Hoddesdon School Trust

Approve • governance • school improvement • trust expansion plans


Laurance Haines School, Hertfordshire

Approve • Ofsted rating • school improvement


Challney High School for Girls, Luton – to join the Chiltern Learning Trust

Approve • leadership • trust expansion plans • Ofsted rating


Rectory Farm, Northamptonshire – to join the Northamptonshire Primary Academy Trust Partnership

Approve • KS2 performance • leadership • finances


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Goffs School, Hertfordshire

Approve • governance • KS4 performance • school to school support

Action required: Project lead to inform school.

The Complimentary Education Academy, Northamptonshire

Approve • governance • finance • Free School application

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Burnham Grammar School, Buckinghamshire

Approve • leadership • school improvement capacity • finance


Project Agreement Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Dorney School, Buckinghamshire – to be sponsored by Burnham Grammar School

Approve • trust expertise • school to school support • KS2 performance

Action required: Project lead to inform school and trust.

Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Marston Vale Middle School, Bedford – to be sponsored by the Chiltern Learning Trust

Defer • trust growth plans • local need


The John Warner School, Hertfordshire - to join the Hoddesdon School Trust

Approve • governance • school improvement capacity • trust expansion plans • KS4 performance


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Rickley Park Primary, Milton Keynes – to remove its SEN designated status

Approve • KS2 performance • local need


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Green Oaks Primary Academy, Northamptonshire - to close the Dedicated Special Provision (DSP) Unit

Approve • local need


Goldington Green Academy, Bedford – to change its age range to 2-11 and increase capacity from September 2017

Approve • LA 3 to 2 tier change • local need • finance


Goldington Academy, Bedford – to change its age range to 11-16 and increase capacity from September 2017

Approve • LA 3 to 2 tier change • local need


The Hills Academy, Bedford – to change its age range to 3-11 and increase capacity from September 2017



Lincroft Middle School, Bedford – to change its age range to 11-16 and increase capacity from September 2017



Ursula Taylor CofE School, Bedford – to change its age range to 4-11 and increase capacity from September 2017



Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School, Bedford – to change its age range to 2.5-11 and increase


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capacity from September 2017


Sharnbrook Upper School, Bedford – to change its age range to11-18 and increase capacity from September 2017

Approve • LA 3 to 2 tier change • local need • finance • local consultation


New Provision – Free School Presumption Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Amen Corner, Bracknell Forest – to be sponsored by Kings Group Academies


• trust capacity • local need

Action required: Project lead to inform sponsor.

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Binfield Learning Village, Brackell Forest – to be sponsored by Kings Group Academies


• trust capacity • local need

Action required: Project lead to inform sponsor.

Funding Agreement Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ecton Village Primary School, Northamptonshire – to join Hatton Academies Trust

Approve • sponsored academy to open in 01/07/2016.


Decisions made between 7th June 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Significant Change Sandringham School Academy Trust,

Approve • trust growth plans • school improvement • KS4 performance

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Hertfordshire – approval to become a Multi-Academy Trust


Academy Order Oakgrove School and Middleton Primary School, Milton Keynes - to join the Kingsbridge Educational Trust

Approve • trust growth plans • school improvement

Action required: Project lead to inform trust.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 20th July 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)

Seamus Oates (Observer)

Dame Kate Dethridge (DfE)

Apologies




• Academy and Local Authority Performance

The board discussed underperforming academies in the region and reviewed the performance of two academies causing concern. It also considered general performance issues across nine LAs.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Action required: Project lead to inform school of decision

West Bedford School, Bedford – to convert to academy status and become a MAT

Defer • Capacity


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Clewer Green Church of England School, Queen Anne Royal Free Church of England School and Trinity St Stephen Church of England School, Windsor and Maidenhead - to convert to academy status and set up a MAT

Defer • Capacity • Ofsted rating • Finance • Governance

Action required: Project lead to inform schools ofdecision

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Blakesley Church of England School, Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Welford Sibbertoff and Sulby Endowed School, Northants – to convert to academy status and set up a MAT

Approve • Capacity • Ofsted rating

Action required: Project lead to inform schools of decision

Highwood Primary School Hertfordshire – to convert to academy status and set up a MAT

Defer • Ofsted rating • Finance • Capacity


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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, Hertfordshire - to become an approved sponsor.

Approve • Governance • Performance • Capacity

Action required: Project lead to inform Diocese of decision

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest LIFE Academies Trust, formerly Biggleswade Central Bedfordshire –to become an approved sponsor

Approve • Finance • Governance Structure • Growth Plans

Action required: Project lead to inform trust of decision

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Denbigh School , Milton Keynes – to become an approved sponsor

Approve • Performance • Governance


Sponsor Match (Brokerage) Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Northern House Academy – as the sponsor for Southfield School, Wokingham

Approve • Ofsted


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest PDET Diocese of Peterborough - as the sponsor for MEARS Ashby Church of England School Enowed School, Northants

Approve • School Performance • Governance

Action required: Project lead to inform Diocese and school of decision

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Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest PDET – as the sponsor match for Woodford Church of England and fast track funding

Defer • Trust capacity • Ofsted • Governance • Leadership


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest LIFE Academies Trust request to change from SAT to MAT

Approve

• Finance • Trust growth

Action required: Project lead to inform trust of decision

Greys Education Centre and St John’s Special School and College – request to merge and form a new MAT (Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust)

Approve • Capacity • Finance • Governance • Leadership

Action required: Project lead to inform school and trust of decision

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 2nd August 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair)

Richard Edwards (HTB)

Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB)


Jodie Semp-Blaskey (DfE)

Apologies

Claire Robins (HTB) Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB)




The board reviewed the performance of one academy causing concern.

• Wave 11 Free School Applications The board discussed and agreed post-interview assessments of the Wave 11 NWLSC free school applications, recommendations will go to the Minister shortly for decision. Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) was not present for this item and did not receive the papers as this member had a conflict of interest.

• Update on live projects – Funding Agreement Health check

The board received an update on four projects and were content with progress on three projects. They requested further financial information in relation to one project.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Larkmead School, Oxon to convert and join the Vale Academy Trust

Approve • Governance • Capacity


Great Barford Lower School, Bedford, to convert to academy status and change from a SAT to a MAT by joining the unity Church of England MAT with the Alban Academy.

Approve • Leadership • Finance • Governance


Fairlands Primary School, Herts, to convert and join the Claxton Trust

Approve • School Performance • Finance


Camps Hill Primary, Herts, to convert and join the Claxton Trust

Approve • School Performance • Finance


Icknield Community College, Oxon, to convert and join the ACER Trust

Approve • Governance • Academy Ambassadors


Wood Green School, Oxon, to convert and join the ACER Trust



Chalgrove Community Primary School, Oxon, to convert and join the ACER Trust



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Tackley CE Primary School, Oxon, to convert

Approve • Ofsted reports


Dr South CE VA Primary School, Oxon, to convert and join ODST



Wroxton CE Primary School, Oxon, to convert and join ODST



Leafield CE Primary School, Oxon, to convert and join ODST



Clewer Green School, Windsor & Maidenhead, to convert and form a MAT – Windsor Church Schools



Queen Anne School, Windsor & Maidenhead, to convert and form a MAT – Windsor Church Schools



Trinity St Stephen School, Windsor & Maidenhead, to convert and form a MAT – Windsor Church Schools



Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Enfield Learning Trust Approve • Finances

Action required: Project lead to draft approval letter.

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Sponsor Match (Brokerage) Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest New Marston Primary School, Oxon, to join River Learning Trust

Approve • Due diligence • Assessment of pupil

progress


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Wembley High Technology College, Brent, to convert from a SAT to a MAT – Wembley Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Finance • Governance


Robert Bruce Middle School and Hastingsbury College, Milton Keynes to merge, change age range to 11-19 and relocate to one site.

Approve • Capacity • LA support • Finances


Littledown Special School, Slough, to increase its pupil capacity by 4 pupils from 29 to 33 pupils

Approve


Great Barford Lower School, Bedford, to convert and change from a SAT to a MAT by joining the Unity CoE MAT with the Alban Academy on the same site.

Approve • Change in age range • Governance


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 17 August 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Dame Kate Dethridge (DfE – Chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)

Apologies




• Funding agreement Health-Check for twenty-one Academies opening in September 2016.

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Interim Executive Boards Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Buckinghamshire County Council – proposal to appoint an Interim Executive Board at West Wycombe Combined School, West Wycombe, Bucks

Approve • Finance

Action required: Project lead to inform the County Council of decision

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Oxfordshire County Council - proposal to appoint an Interim Executive Board at New Marston School, Oxford

Approve • Finance

Action required: Project lead to inform the County Council of decision

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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board

31st August 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, chair)

Dame Yasmin Bevan (HTB)



Teresa Tunnadine (HTB)


Jodie Semp-Blaskey (DfE)

Apologies

Dame Alison Peacock (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)



• HTB Terms of Reference

The Board reviewed the existing terms of reference.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Joseph’s Catholic High School, Slough – to convert and form a MAT, - St Peter’s Catholic Acadamy Trust

Approve • Trust growth plans • Governance • Central services

Action required: Academy Order issued

St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School , Slough– to convert and form a MAT, - St Peter’s Catholic Acadamy Trust



St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Slough – to convert and form a MAT, - St Peter’s Catholic Acadamy Trust



Sponsor Match (Brokerage) Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Diocese of St Albans MAT – as the sponsor for Churchfield CofE VA School, Hertfordshire

Approve • Trust growth plans • Leadership • Safeguarding and SEN

expertise • School improvement

Action required: Project lead to inform trust and school of decision

The Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust – as the sponser for Datchet St Mary’s Church of England Primary Acadamy, Windsor and Maidenhead

Approve • Ofsted • School Performance

Action required: Project lead to inform trust and school of decision

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United Learning Trust – as the sponser for Totteridge Academy, Barnet

Defer • Finances • Capacity • Viability

Teresa Tunnadine and Yasmin Bevan left the room and did not receive papaers for this item.

Action required: Project lead to move forward with discussions with United Learning Trust

Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Slough – temporay reduction in pupil admissions number from 180 to 90 during 2016/17

Approve • Leadership • Financial • Education plans


Retrospective Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Willowcroft Community School, Oxfordshire - increase age range from 3-11 to 2-11 and to expand the premises retrospectively

Approve • Specialist provision


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 14 September 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, Chair)




Claire Robins (HTB)


Apologies




• Provisional Key Stage 2 Results The board discussed provisional key stage 2 results for academies.

• Regional Delivery Plan

The board discussed regional delivery plan for the NWLSC team.

• Local Authority Plans The board discussed and agreed to look at local authority plans.

• Consultation on Social Mobility

The board discussed the consultation on social mobility and asked HTB members to encouarage stakeholders to respond to the consultation.

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Discussion of projects, including decisions made by RSC with advice from HTB: All decisions are made in reference to relevant legislation and the published criteria. The table below sets out some key discussion points only Free School Presumptions Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Wixams Primary School, Bedford – to approve Bedford College as the sponsor for the new school.

Approve • Trust • Finance • Governance • Ofsted

Action required: Project lead to inform the school and Trust of decision.

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Bromham Road Primary School, Bedford – to approve Sharnbrook Academies Trust as the sponsor for the new school.

Approve • Trust • Ofsted • School improvement


Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Lea Valley High School, Enfield Approve • School improvement

• Ofsted


Sponsor Match (Brokerage) Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Caldecote Lower School, Central Beds – to join the Diocese of St Albans MAT

Approve • Trust capacity • Governance • Ofsted

Action required: Project lead to inform school and Trust of decision.

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Thomas Whitehead Church of England Primary School, Central Beds – to join the Diocese of St Albans MAT

Approve • Trust capacity • Governance • Ofsted


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 28 September 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, Chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Dame Yasmin Bevan (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)

Apologies

Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB)



• School Performance

i. The board discussed a sample of NWLSC plans for work in local authority areas and provided feedback.

ii. The board discussed underperformance at Key Stage 4 schools

and proposed actions.

• HTB Membership

The board discussed some proposed new HTB members and agreed to seek Ministerial agreement to their appointment.

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Free School Presumptions Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Kingsmere Secondary School, South West Bicester, Oxfordshire – to approve The White Horse Federation as the sponsor for the school.

Approve • Trust • Finance • Governance • School Improvement


Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Putteridge High School, Luton – to convert to academy status and join Chiltern Learning Trust.

Approve • Finance • Ofsted • Trust • Local Authority

Dame Yasmin Bevan left the room for this item and did not receive papers


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Achievement for All Education Trust, West Berkshire – to approve as sponsor.

Defer • Finance • Governors • Social Mobility • Trust • Capacity

Action required: Project lead to discuss potential geographical reach and financial issues with the Trust and provide an update at the next meeting.

Sponsor Match (Brokerage) Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Manshead School, Central Beds – to join the Diocese of St Albans MAT

Approve • Finance • Ofsted • Trust • Performance


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Significant Change Approval Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest The Big Little SchoolCo-operative Trust and Mariposa Primary School, Harrow – to agree to a request to derogate from the school’s Admissions Code and prioritise founders’ children for admission.

Approve • Trust • Admisions Policy


Funding Agreements Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Beechview Primary School, Buckinghamshire - to join Sir William Borlase Grammar School.

Approve • KS2 Performance


Beechwood Secondary School, Slough – to join Herchel Grammar School.



Fulham Primary School, Hammersmith and Fulham – to join Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT.



Harrold Lower School, Bedford – to join Shambrook Academy Federation MAT.



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John O’Gaunt Secondary School, West Berkshire - to join Excalibur Academies Trust.



Queen’s Manor Primary School and Special Needs Unit, Hammersmith and Fulham – to join Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT.



Sulivan Primary School, Hammersmith and Fulham - to join Sulivan Fulham Queen’s Manor MAT.



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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 12 October 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, Chair) Richard Edwards (HTB) Dame Yasmin Bevan (HTB) Seamus Oates (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB)

Apologies

Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)



• Effective Governance and MAT Design Principles Discussion on features of effective governance and MAT design principles.

• Free Schools Assessment Draft Wave 12 Timetable Discussion on Free Schools assessment draft wave 12 timetable.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest St Edmund Campion catholic school, Windsor and Maidenhead – to convert to an academy and join the Catholic Academy Trust, East Berkshire.

Approve • Trust • Ofsted • Governance • Finance


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Achievement for All Education Trust, West Berkshire – to approve as a sponsor.

Defer • Finance • Governors • Social Mobility • Trust • Capacity

Action required: Project lead to discuss financial issues and school results with the Trust and provide an update at a future meeting.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest Hardingstone Academy, Northampton – for a physical expansion to their premises.

Approve • School Improvement • Finance • Performance • Local Authority

Sir Michael Griffiths was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

Daubeney Academy, Bedford – to expand their premises and increase the capacity from 480 to 600.

Approve • School Capacity • Curriculum


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Alban CofE Academy, Bedford – to change to a 3-13 primary school from September 2017.

Approve • Capacity • Local Authority


Funding Agreements Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Chestnut Primary School, Milton Keynes – to join Inspiring Futures Through Learning Trust.



Larwood School, Hertfordshire - to convert to academy status.



Laurance Haines School, Herfordshire – to convert to academy status.



Olney Middle School, Milton Keynes – to join Inspiring Futures Through Learning Trust.



Silverstone Church of England Junior, Northamptonshire – to join PDET.



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St Luke’s Church of England VA Primary School, Northamptonshire – to join PDET.



Trevelyan Middle School, Windsor & Maidenhead – to join Upton Court Education Trust.



Oakely Lower School, Bedford – to join Sharnbrook Academy Federation.

Approve • Opening 1 November 2016


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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 3 November 2016




Seamus Oates (HTB)



Claire Robins (HTB)

Peter Little (HTB)

Apologies

Tony Draper (HTB)



Open Academies Performance

• The board discussed the performance of 17 academies and next steps following termination warning notices for 3 academies.

Effective Governance and MAT Design Principles

• The board discussed their views on proposals for effective governance and MAT design principles.

Free Schools Assessment Draft Wave 12 Timetable

• The board discussed their input into free schools assessment wave 12. (Peter Little declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting for this item).

School to School Support Funding

• The board discussed the criteria for allocation of School to School Support Funding.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Edith Moorhouse Primary School, Oxfordshire – to convert to an academy and join the River Learning Academy Trust.

Approve • Ofsted • Performance


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest South Moreton School, Oxfordshire – to convert to an academy and join the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.

Approve • Trust


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Dr Radcliffe’s Church of England School, Oxfordshire – to convert to an academy and join the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.

Approve • Trust


Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Khalsa Primary School, Slough – to convert to an academy and join the Khalsa Academy Trust.

Defer • Trust • Governance • Finance • Procurement

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on finances and governance.

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Speenhamland Primary School, West Berkshire – to convert to an academy and join the Trinity School (Newbury Academy Trust).

Approve • Trust • Governance • Ofsted • Performance


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Brokerage Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Chipping Norton School, Oxfordshire, to join the River Learning Trust.

Approve • Ofsted • Performance • Governance


William Byrd School, Hllingdon, to join the Barnhill Partnership Trust

Approve • Ofsted • Performance • Governance • Trust


Funding Agreements

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Camps Hill Community Primary School, Hertfordshire, to convert to academy status.


Action required: No further action required. Fairlands Primary School and Nursery, Hertfordshire, to convert to academy status.


Action required: No further action required. Great Barford Lower School, Bedford, to convert to academy status.



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Olney Middle School, Milton Keynes, to convert to academy status


Action required: No further action required. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Slough, to convert to academy status


Action required: No further action required. St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School, Slough, to convert to academy status


Action required: No further action required. St Joseph's Catholic High School, Slough, to convert to academy status


Action required: No further action required. Aspire, Buckinghamshire, to convert to academy status



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RECORD OF MEETING

North West London and South Central Headteacher Board 23 November 2016


Claire Robins (HTB)


Peter Little (HTB)


Seamus Oates (HTB)



Tony Draper (HTB)

Andrew McCully (DfE)

Apologies

None



Free Schools Assessment Wave 12

• The Board discussed their input into free schools assessment wave 12. Peter Little declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting for this item.

Open Academy Performance

• The Board discussed open academies causing concern in the region and reviewed the latest Ofsted inspection outcomes across the region.

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EFA – Significant Change Approvals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Whether to approve Mill Hill County High School, Barnet, to demerge its Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) at Oak Hill Campus and create a new MAT, AP Barnet.

Defer • Governance structure • Finances

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on governance.

Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest

New Bradwell Primary School, Milton Keynes, to convert to academy status and join Grand Union Partnership Trust

Defer • Governance structure

Action required: Project lead to provide further information on governance.

Monkston Primary School, Milton Keynes, to convert to academy status and join Kingsbridge Education Trust.

Approve • Governance structure • Growth plan


Deddington Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire, to convert to academy status and join Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.

Approve • Capacity • Performance


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Wootton-by-Woodstock Church of England (VA) Primary School, Oxfordshire, to convert to academy status and join Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.

Approve • Capacity • Performance • Finances


Hall Meadow Primary School/ Kettering Park Infants School/Wollaston Primary School, Northants, to convert to academy status and form Inspire Multi-Academy Trust (InMAT).

Approve • Governance structure

Action required: Project lead to inform schools and trust of decision.

Brokerage


Knowles Primary School, Milton Keynes, to join Lakes Academy Trust.

Approve • Finances • Action plan

Tony Draper was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


Bracken Leas Primary School, Northants, to join Nicholas Hawksmoor Learning Trust.

Approve • Staff Richard Edwards was not present and did not receive papers for this item.


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Sponsor Applications


AfA-ET (Achievement for All-Education Trust) to become an approved sponsor.

Approve • Hub Schools • Priorities in other RSC

regions • Accountability

Action required: Project lead to inform sponsor of decision.

Claremont High School, Brent, to become an approved sponsor and form the Chrysalis Educational Multi Academy Trust.

Approve • Governance

Action required: Project lead to inform sponsor of decision

The Mill Academy to become an approved sponsor.

Approve • Performance

Action required: Project lead to inform sponsor of decision

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RECORD OF MEETING

North-West London and South-Central Headteacher Board

08 December 2016

Members of Board, RSC and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, Chair)

Sir David Carter (National Schools Commissioner) Dame Yasmin Bevan (HTB)

Tony Draper (HTB) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB)

Peter Little (HTB) Claire Robins (HTB)

Apologies

Seamus Oates (HTB) - this member was consulted on all decisions prior to the meeting

Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) - this member was consulted on all decisions prior to the meeting Cross-cutting discussion points


• Performance of Open Academies

Discussion on warning notice procedures and the implications of rescinding warning notices. The Board discussed the process and protocol for Educational Advisor visits.

• Free Schools

Discussion on expressions of interest for Local Authority commissioned special free schools in the region. The Board discussed the monitoring process for open free schools in the region and an overview of the open free schools that are due their first Ofsted inspection this academic year.

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Academy Orders

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Guilsborough Primary School, Northamptonshire - to join Peterborough

Diocese Education Trust.


• Capacity


Garsington CofE School, Oxfordshire - to join the River Learning Trust



Horspath CofE School, Oxfordshire - to join the River Learning Trust



Funding Agreements

Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Churchfield CofE VA Primary, Hertfordshire.



Great Barford Lower school, Bedford


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Princes Risborough Primary School, Buckinghamshire.



Southfield School, Wokingham.



Great Barford Lower school, Bedford.



Tackley Church of England Primary School, Oxfordshire.



Dr South's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Oxfordshire.



Thomas Whitehead CofE School, Central Bedfordshire.



Oaklodge School, Wandsworth.



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Challney High School for Girls, Luton.



Larkmead school School, Oxfordshire.




Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest InMAT, Northamptonshire.

Approve • Finances • Growth plans


Sponsored Route

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Kettering Park Junior School, Northamptonshire to be sponsored by InMAT.

Approve • Finances


Significant Change

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Avanti House School, Harrow- de-merging into Primary and Secondary schools.

Approve • Performance data • Capacity


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RECORD OF MEETING

North-West London and South-Central Headteacher Board 21 December 2016

Members of Board, RSC and guests in attendance Martin Post (RSC, Chair) Tony Draper (HTB) Richard Edwards (HTB) Sir Michael Griffiths (HTB) Peter Little (HTB) Seamus Oates (HTB) Teresa Tunnadine (HTB) Dame Yasmin Bevan (HTB) Apologies

Claire Robins (HTB) - this member was consulted on all decisions prior to the meeting.



• Recent Announcements

The Board noted recent announcements on the Regional Academy Growth Fund, Strategic School Improvement Fund, Funding Consultation and MAT Good Practice Guidance.

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Academy Orders Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Roebuck Primary School, Hertfordshire to join HART Schools Multi Academy Trust.

Approve • Primary capacity • Finances

Action required: Academy order to be sent.

Greenleys Junior School, Milton Keynes to convert and establish a MAT.

Approve • Governance • Trust Board


New Bradwell Primary School, Milton Keynes to join Grand Union Partnership Trust.



Elstow School, Bedford to join Advantage Schools Multi Academy Trust.

Approve • Governance • Primary expertise



Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Littledown School, Slough.

Defer • Governance • Finances • Primary expertise


Herts for Learning SIP MAT.

Approve • Governance • Finances


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Sponsored Route

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Barclay School, Hertfordshire to join Herts for Learning Multi Academy Trust.

Defer • Finances • Action plan


Manor Fields Primary, Hertfordshire to join The Hertfordshire & Essex Science and High School College (HEMAT).

Approve • Primary expertise • Governance


Collingtree Church of England Primary School, Northamptonshire to join Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET).

Defer • Governance • Leadership


Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Avanti House School, Harrow - demerger into Primary and Secondary schools.

Approve • Pupil numbers • PAN


St Peter’s CoE Infant School, Alvescott, Oxfordshire - change of age limit and physical expansion of premises.

Approve • PAN • Continuity for pupils


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Trust Change

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of Interest Holmer Green Senior School, Buckinghamshire to expand and become a MAT.

Defer • Results


Bedford Academy, Bedford to expand and become a MAT.

Defer • Primary experience


Free School Presumption

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Chepping Primary School, Buckinghamshire as the sponsor for Daws Hill Primary School, Buckinghamshire.

Approve • Trust capacity

Action required: Letter informing school of decision.

Discussion of Projects


Lime Academy Ridgeway, Enfield.

Not for decision • Site

Action required: Work with local authority to secure site.

Hujjat Primary School, Harrow.


Action required: Continue site searches.

Milton Keynes Free School, Milton Keynes


Action required: Review project with trust and the Local Authority in January.

Amen Corner, Bracknell Forest.


• Funding

Action required: Secure site and identify funding gaps.

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Binfield Learning Village, Bracknell Forest.


• Funding

Action required: Secure site and identify funding gaps.

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