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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 14th January 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB) Frank Green (Schools Commissioner)

Apologies

None

Cross-cutting discussion points

The board discussed:

• RSC update

The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight.

• Academies Group Update

The board was joined by an Academies Group (AG) official who gave an update on the progress of schools in the academy pipeline as well as their work with schools interested in academy status. It was confirmed that Hartlepool Council will be hosting an event about the academy programme and AG officials will attend. The board was also informed of the current Free School pipeline in the North.

• Schools Commissioner Visit

Frank Green joined the board during his visit to the North office to thank them for their work throughout his appointment and give an update on the Education and Adoption Bill.

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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 Cheviot Primary School, Newcastle; Farne Primary School, Newcastle; Kenton Bar Primary School, Newcastle; Kingston Park Primary School, Newcastle; Mountfield Primary School, Newcastle; North Fawdon Primary School, Newcastle; Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, Newcastle; Wyndham Primary School, Newcastle - to convert into the Smart Academy Trust

Approve, with conditions

• members are already working with the schools

• trust finances • CEO appointment • Chair arrangements • budget management

Action required: Academy Order to be issued. Conditions to be sent out to trust.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Dearham Primary School, Cumbria

Approve • demand for the proposed new nursery provision

• no capital costs

Action required: EFA to issue approval letter.

Cleves Cross Primary School, Durham

Approve • funds for the development of the nursery

• places and admissions


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Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Academy 360, Sunderland

Not for decision

• teaching quality • special educational needs unit • further due diligence

Les Walton left the room and did not receive any of the relevant papers.

Action required: Trust to complete due diligence.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 28th January 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies

None



• RSC Update

The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight, including update meetings with the Darlington local authority (LA) and the Darlington MP. Board members were also thanked for their involvement in two of the ‘Open Forum’ events.

• Academies Group Update

The board were joined by an Academies Group (AG) official who gave an update on the academy conversion interest and overall numbers in each local authority area. Headline figures were presented to the board outlining the number of academies in each LA as well as the overall picture for the RSC North region.

• Open Academy Intervention Stocktake

The board were joined by an official who gave an update on the KS4 intervention cases. Both the RSC and the board fed back their actions and next steps were agreed.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Northumberland

Decline • application deferred from a previous HTB

• trust structure • CEO appointment • board structure

Lesley Powell left the room for this item and did not receive relevant papers.

Action required: Letter to be sent from RSC office to the Trust.

Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Camblesforth Community Primary and Drax Community Primary, North Yorkshire – to become sponsored academies and join the Ebor Academy Trust

Approve • attainment results • sizes of cohorts • MAT performance

Action required: Academy Orders to be sent.

East Whitby Community Primary School, North Yorkshire

Defer • trust preference • SEN expertise • geographic priority areas

Action required: RSC has requested further information on the trust and their geographic priorities.

Decisions made between 14th January 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding Agreement St Wilfrid’s RC College, South Tyneside

Approve • financial capacity • educational leadership • governance arrangements

Action required: No further action required.

Funding Agreement Approve • financial capacity

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Northwood Primary School, Darlington

• educational leadership • governance arrangements


Funding Agreement Ashdale, Oaktree and Parkwood – joining the River Tees MAT

Approve • financial capacity • educational leadership • governance arrangements


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 11th February 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB)

Apologies

Les Walton (HTB)



• RSC update The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight, including visits to three academies in the North East. The RSC also updated the board on her first meeting with Sir David Carter as the National Schools Commissioner, feeding back his vison for the programme. Finally the RSC thanked board members for their recent support in the ‘Open Forum’ events, detailing how she was particularly pleased with the final event in Cumbria.

• Academies Group Update The board were joined by an Academy Group (AG) official who gave a short presentation on the number of academies in each Local Authority (LA) as well as an overview of the regional picture. The board were also informed of interest in the academy programme for each LA area.

• Cumbria Deep Dive The board were joined by an AG official who gave a focused update on the academy programme in Cumbria. The board were informed of the changing landscape of academisation in Cumbria and the barriers to for further growth.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Brougham Primary School, Hartlepool – to join Ad Astra Academy Trust

Approve • other schools in trust • CEO arrangements • finances

Action required: Academy Order to be sent.

Jesmond Gardens Community Primary, Hartlepool – to join Stranton Academy Trust

Approve • existing relationship with trust • The board considered the

structure of members and trustees


Scalby School, North Yorkshire – to convert and create the Scalby Coastal learning Trust MAT

Approve • RSC and HTB visit • trustee structure


Holy Family Catholic Primary, Cumbria; Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Cumbria; St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, Cumbria ; St James’ Catholic Primary School, Cumbria; St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Cumbria; St Bernard’s Catholic High School, Cumbria - to convert and create the South Cumbria Catholic MAT

Defer • accounting officer and CEO • school to school support • consideration of the schools’

current data • school finances

Action required: Project lead to return to the board with further information on the finances.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Dearham Primary School, Cumbria

Approve • strong leadership in school • good finances • evidence of existing school

support

Action required: RSC team to issue approval letter.

Gosforth Federated Academies, Newcastle

Approve • data showing as strong • leadership well respected

Action required: RSC team to issue approval letter.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 3rd March 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies

None



• System leader deployment The board were joined by an official from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) who provided an update on system leader deployment and how this could work in future, to support schools that meet the new coasting definition. The board were talked through the process and the proposed timeline. The board have been asked to consider the timeline and offer feedback in the next board meeting.

• RSC update The RSC updated the board on key engagements since the last meeting. This included a visit to an academy that wishes to become a sponsor and a termly meeting with Ofsted’s regional director.

• Sunderland Deep Dive The board were joined by an Academies Group (AG) official who gave a focused update on the academy programme in the Sunderland Local Authority (LA) area. The board were informed of the moving landscape and challenges the academy programme faces in the LA. The AG official detailed the actions in place to tackle these issues and future plans. Board members discussed the deep dive, feeding back their thoughts and advice.

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Significant Change Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Yanwath Primary School, Cumbria - to change age range from 4-11 to 3-11

Approve • incorporating an existing on-site nursery

• finances • educational outcomes


Wynyard CofE Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees – to change age range from 4-11 to 2-11

Approve • site locations • education adviser visit


Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest New Silksworth Infant School, Sunderland – to become a sponsored academy in Extol Academy Trust

Defer • inspection reports • impact on existing

relationships

Zoe Carr left the room for this item and did not receive any papers

Action required: Officials to discuss options with New Silksworth Infant School and Junior School.

Burnside Primary School, Sunderland – to convert and join Inspire MAT

Approve • previous considerations • governance structures

Action required: Academy Order to be issued.

Fatfield Primary School, Sunderland – to convert and join Inspire MAT

Approve • results • Inspire MAT track record • school finances


East Whitby Community Primary School, North

Approve • previous considerations • existing collaborations

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Yorkshire- to convert and join The Enquire Learning Trust

• trust structures


New York Primary, North Tyneside; Riverside Primary, North Tyneside; Collingwood Primary, North Tyneside; Waterville Primary, North Tyneside; Percy Main Primary, North Tyneside - to convert and create the Northern Lights Academy Trust

Approve • informal cluster arrangement • governance arrangements • finances

Action required: Academy Orders to be issued.

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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 23rd March 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies

Chris Clarke (HTB)



• RSC update The RSC gave an update on key engagements over the last three weeks.

• Academies Group focused update

The board were joined by academies group officials who gave an overview of the academies programme delivery in the County Durham local authority area.

• Free School Applications Officials presented five proposals received in the latest wave of the Free School programme. For all proposals, the board discussed: basic need; the education plans for the schools; and performance and track record of the proposing groups. A full assessment of the applications, once complete, will be circulated to HTB members to allow the RSC to make a recommendation to the minister on which application should progress to interview.

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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.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Benedict Biscop CE Academy, Sunderland – to move from a SAT to MAT

Approve • governance structure


Academy Orders Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bishopsgarth School, Stockton-On-Tees – to be sponsored by Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Approve • sponsor already working with the school

• Local Authority • Ofsted category


Rosebrook Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees – to be sponsored by Ad Astra

Approve • Ofsted category • due diligence • school budget


Hawes Community Primary, North Yorkshire – to be sponsored by Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust (YCAT)

Approve • Ofsted category • leadership and management

issues • finances


Brayton High School, North Yorkshire – to be sponsored by Rodillian

Approve • LA consultation • school location and population

projections. • sponsor capacity • attainment in Brayton


Dubmire Community Primary School,

Approve • governance

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Sunderland – to be sponsored by Aim High Academy Trust


Ponteland Middle School, Northumberland – to convert with MAT status

Defer pending further information

• local consultation on reorganisation

• Ofsted rating • governance

Action required: Project lead to communicate with the school on governance and rely information back to the board ahead of next board meeting.

High Coniscliffe CE Primary and St Mary’s Cockerton CE Primary, Darlington – to convert and create a new Church of England led mixed voluntary controlled and voluntary aided MAT

Approve

• executive headship • improvement in Ofsted

category • governance


Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Haltwhistle Upper School and Haltwhistle Lower School, Northumberland – to join Bright Tribe Trust

Approve • Ofsted category of both schools

• three-tier system • sponsor capacity

Action required: Budget to be confirmed.

Decisions made between 3rd March 2015 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Pannal Primary and Oatland Infant School, North Yorkshire – joining the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust

Approve • funding agreement None


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St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, St Joseph’s RC Primary School and St Paul’s RC Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees – forming the St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Approve • Funding agreement. None


Castle Park Primary School, Cumbria

Approve • Funding agreement. None


Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

Approve • Fast track significant change application to build additional classrooms.

None


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 21st April 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies None



• RSC update

The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last month.

• Directive academy orders and warning notices

The board were joined by officials who explained the new processes for issuing Directive Academy Orders and Warning Notices. The board were informed of how these new powers will be brought to the board in future, and were informed of which schools had received Directive Academy Orders.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Fulwell Infant School Academy, Sunderland

Decline • finances • governance and leadership • growth plans

Zoe Carr left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it


Northern Saints Catholic Academy Trust (St Wilfrid’s RC College), South Tyneside

Approve with conditions

• academy Ofsted rating • governance structure • finances

Nick Hurn left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it

Action required: Approval letter to be issued.

Building Futures Enterprise Academy Trust (BFEAT), Cumbria

Decline • finances • school to school support • governance


Academy Order Project [Arial 12] Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest New Silksworth Junior School, Sunderland – to join the Extol Academy Trust

Approve • relationship with infant school • school performance • sponsor capacity

Action required: Academy order to be issued.

Egglescliffe School, Stockton-On-Tees; Junction Farm Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees; The Links Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees - to form the VENN Academy Learning Trust

Approve • Ofsted grading • governance • current working relationship of

schools • finances


Queen Elizabeth High, Northumberland; Hexham Middle School,

Approve • area geography • governance

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Northumberland – to form the Queen Elizabeth Learning Trust

• area strategy • finances


Langton Primary School, North Yorkshire – to join Evolution Schools Learning Trust

Approve • school performance • leadership • Ofsted judgement • trust


Ponteland Middle School, Northumberland

Approve • public consultation ongoing by Northumberland County Council

• accounting officer • governance structure and

capacity for proposed MAT


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 5th May 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB) Apologies None



• RSC update

The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight; thanking a board member for their support at the Middlesbrough Future Leaders event.

• RSC update

The board were joined by a Free Schools Group (FSG) official who delivered five applications in the latest wave of the Free School programme. The board discussed the proposals and offered recommendations on whether applications should proceed to interview. Chris Clarke left the room for this item due to a conflict.

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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Grasmere Academy, North Tyneside – to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11

Decline • Ofsted judgement • trust finances • current performance and pupil

characteristics in the academy

Action required: EFA to send decline letter.

Studio West, Newcastle – to extend age range from 13-19 to 11-19

Approve • Educational Adviser report • current numbers on roll • finances

Action required: EFA to send approval letter.

Nunthorpe Primary Academy, Redcar and Cleveland – to join the Ironstone Academy Trust


• pupil attainment • finances • proposed governance of

revised Ironstone Academy Trust

Action required: Project lead to communicate approval. HTB member to speak to the lead school.

Easington Academy, Durham – to join the North East Learning Trust


• 2015 pupil attainment • existing partnership with trust • governance

Lesley Powell left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it

Action required: Project lead to communicate approval.

Academy Order [Arial 14] Project [Arial 12] Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary, North Yorkshire – to join the Hope Learning Trust


• Ofsted judgement • pupil attainment • projected pupil numbers • trust governance

Action required: Academy Order to be issued

Zetland Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland –

Approve • Ofsted judgement • pupil attainment

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to join the Ironstone Academy Trust

• finances • existing relationship with trust


Ormesby Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland – to join the Ironstone Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted judgement • pupil attainment • finances • existing relationship with trust


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 19th May 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair)

Chris Clarke (HTB)

Zoe Carr (HTB)

Nick Hurn (HTB)

Les Walton (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB)

Apologies

Lesley Powell (HTB)



• RSC update

The RSC informed the board of her recent engagements across the region. The board were updated of a recent visit to Cumbria and informed of the RSC’s involvement in the Cumbria area review of post 16 education. The RSC also commented on the success of a recent MAT CEO roundtable. Board members were thanked for their involvement in recent events.

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Significant Change Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Parkside GGI Academy, Cumbria – to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11, reducing PAN from 6-30

Defer • Ofsted judgement • nursery provision • public consultation • surrounding schools

Action required: EFA to inform the academy of the decision.

Sponsor Applications Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest West Park Academy, Darlington


• Ofsted judgement • pupil attainment • school improvement • growth plans

Action required: RSC office to issue approval letter.

Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Teesdale School, Durham Approve • Ofsted judgment

• decline in attainment • trust capacity • finances

Lesley Powell was not present at the meeting and did not receive any papers

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

Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Diamond Hall Junior School, Sunderland – to convert and join the North East Learning Trust

Approve • Ofsted judgment • pupil attainment • trust capacity • school finances

Lesley Powell was not present at the meeting and did not receive any papers.


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Gillas Lane Primary, Sunderland – to convert and join the Aim High Trust

Approve • finances • trust capacity • pupil numbers


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 16th June 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Chris Clarke (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies

Nick Hurn (HTB)



• RSC update

The RSC updated the board on her key engagements since the last HTB meeting. This included a termly Ofsted meeting and attendance at the CASL annual conference. The RSC also updated the board on the National Schools Commissioner’s work on a strategy for the growth of Multi Academy Trusts.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Freebrough Academy, Redcar and Cleveland

Approve • Ofsted judgment • governance proposal • financial capacity • school improvement capacity

Action required: Sponsor approval letter to be sent.

Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington – to convert and join Heathfield MAT

Approve • existing working relationship with trust

• Ofsted judgement • governance


Hampsthwaite CofE Primary School, North Yorkshire – to convert and join the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust (YCAT)

Approve • pupil attainment • trust finances • governance • Ofsted judgement


St Herbert’s CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School, Cumbria – to convert and join the Good Shepherd MAT

Approve • Ofsted judgment • school finances • in-year admissions


Stokesley Community Primary School, North Yorkshire – to convert and join Enquire Learning Trust

Approve • budget forecast • geography • pupil numbers • trust capacity


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Benfield School, Central Walker CofE (VA) Primary School, Walkergate Primary School, West Walker Primary School, Tyneview Primary School, Newcastle – all to convert and create the Newcastle East Academy Trust

Case to be escalated to the Minister of State for Schools.

• school finance • proposed governance

structure

Zoe Carr left the room for this item and did not receive papers for it

Action required: Escalate to Lord Nash for decision.

Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest The Cedars Academy, Gateshead – retrospective request to expand the academy to a satellite site to accommodate its post-16 provision.

Approve • location of proposed site • curriculum offer


Hope Wood Academy, Durham - retrospective request to increase the number of commissioned High Needs places by 25 (14.7%) with no physical change to the academy

Approve • school finances • physical change required to

building

Nick Hurn was not present at the meeting and did not receive paperwork.


Dallam School, Cumbria - seeking approval to become a new MAT under the name South Westmorland Academy Trust.

Approve • pupil attainment • Ofsted judgement • school finances • evidence of capacity to

provide school to school support

Chris Clarke left the room and did not receive any paperwork


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Decisions made between 19th May 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding agreement St Mary’s Cockerton CofE Primary School

Approve • Financial capacity • Educational leadership • Governance arrangements


Funding agreement High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School



Funding agreement Brougham Primary School


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 30 June 2016


Chris Clarke (HTB)

Andy Bayston (HTB)

Lesley Powell (HTB)

Nick Hurn (HTB) Les Walton (HTB)

Apologies Zoe Carr (HTB)



• RSC update The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight, including visiting a local academy and Sir David Carter hosting a roadshow event in the region. Board members were thanked for their involvement in the roadshow event as well as their support in a series of official ‘becoming an academy’ events. The board were asked to offer feedback on the events they had attended or participated in.

• Academies Regional Delivery Group update The board received an update on the current status of the academy programme in the region, providing information on the number of open and pipeline projects. The board also received an update on the progress of issued directive Academy Orders.

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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, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Thornaby Academy, Stockton-On-Tees – to be brokered to Freebrough Academy

Approve • Pupil attainment at Thornaby and Freebrough Academies

• Thornaby’s existing links with Freebrough Academy

None

Action required: RSC to meet with academy and sponsor.

Significant change Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Conyers School, Stockton-On-Tees – to dissolve SAT and become a MAT

Approve, with condition

• Proposed governance structure and vacancies

• CEO appointment • Pupil attainment

The RSC and board would like to be informed of the additional members and trustees once appointed.

None


Nunthorpe Academy, Redcar and Cleveland – to dissolve SAT and become a MAT


• Pupil attainment • School finances • Governance The RSC and board would like to be informed of the additional appointed trustees and advise the academy work with Academy Ambassadors.

None


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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Bader Primary School, Stockton-On-Tees – to convert and form a MAT with Conyers School

Approve • Ofsted judgement • Pupil progress • Adding primary capacity to

create a 0-19 MAT

None


St Leonards, Durham – to convert and form the Durham Martyrs Catholic MAT


• Diocesan approval • Governance structure • School finances

The RSC and the board would like to be informed of the two extra trustees once appointed.

None


Greenland Primary School and South Stanley Infant School, Durham – to convert and create the South Stanley Learning Trust

Approve • LA’s proposal to merge South Stanley Infant School and South Stanley Junior School

• Pupil attainment • Ofsted judgements • Proposed governance

structure for new MAT

None


Hill View Infant School and Hill View Junior School, Sunderland – to convert and create the Vision Learning Trust


• Existing working relationship between schools

• Pupil attainment • CEO a voluntary

appointment

None


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 14 July 2016


Katherine Cowell (DfE)

Chris Clarke (HTB)

Andy Bayston (HTB)

Zoe Carr (HTB)

Lesley Powell (HTB)

Nick Hurn (HTB)

Les Walton (HTB) Apologies

None



• RSC update The RSC informed the board of key engagements over the last fortnight and gave an update on key issues and projects across the region. The board also took time to reflect on the national HTB conference and discuss the key themes from the day.

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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Kepier, Sunderland – to dissolve SAT status and form a MAT


• Ofsted judgement • Educational position • Governance • Finances

The RSC would like clarity on the school’s in-year finances.

None

Action required: Project lead to communicate approval and request for financial information.

Christ the King RC Primary, Stockton-on-Tees - Retrospective significant change request to expand the school premises to accommodate an increased PAN which will result in an increased capacity of 420

Approve • Ofsted judgement • Educational position • Governance

None


Diamond Hall Infant School, Sunderland - to extend age range from 3-7 to 2-7, adding 24 part time places for 2 year olds

Approve • Ofsted judgement • Consultation • Staffing • Pupil attainment

None


Brambles Primary Academy, Middlesbrough- to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11 years, increasing the overall capacity from 341 to 361 to allow for 20 places specifically for 2 year olds

Approve • Finances • Ofsted judgement • Pupil attainment

None

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Parkside Academy, Durham - to dissolve SAT status and form a MAT

Defer • Ofsted judgement • Pupil attainment • Governance

The RSC would like the academy to re-consider its proposed governance structure and whether membership meets all DfE requirements and asked for clarity on plans for a MAT CEO and substantive headteacher for Parkside Academy.

None

Action required: Project lead to communicate deferral and seek additional information.

Town End Academy, Sunderland - to extend age range from 3-11 to 2-11 years

Approve • Ofsted judgement • Pupil attainment • Consultation • Staffing

Zoe Carr left the room and did not received any paperwork


Emmanuel Schools Foundation, covering Northumberland, Middlesbrough, Gateshead and Doncaster – to formalise MAT and sponsor status

Approve • Ofsted judgement • Pupil characteristics • City Technology College • Funding routes

Jenny Bexon-Smith was also consulted on this proposal as one of the academies are in the EM&H region.

None


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Sponsor Matches Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Ashington High School, Northumberland – to be matched with North East Learning Trust

Approve • Received a Directive Academy Order on 18/04/2016

• School finances • Educational position • NELT capacity

Lesley Powell left the room and did not receive any papers

Action required: Project lead to communicate approval and sponsor to begin due diligence.

Bedlingtonshire Community High School, Northumberland – to be matched with North East Learning Trust

Approve • Received a Directive Academy Order on 18/04/2016

• School finances • Educational position • NELT capacity

Lesley Powell left the room and did not receive any papers

Action required: Project lead to communicate approval and sponsor to begin due diligence.

Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Rossett Acre Primary School, North Yorkshire – to convert and join the Red Kite Learning Trust

Approve • Size of school • Pupil progress • Staffing • Ofsted judgement

None


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 21 July 2016


Katherine Cowell (DfE)

Andy Bayston (HTB)

Zoe Carr (HTB)

Lesley Powell (HTB)

Nick Hurn (HTB)

Les Walton (HTB) Apologies Chris Clarke (HTB)



• HTB end of year round up The RSC gave final updates on live projects where officials would continue to work to resolve issues over the summer months. The RSC also thanked the board for their commitment to the meetings and other key engagements throughout the year.

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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Discovery School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – to extend age range from 14-19 years to 13-19 years.

Defer • Pupil number projections • Schools current position with

the EFA • Governance • Finances

The RSC would like an official to meet with the school and have a clear project plan in place.

None

Action required: Project lead to communicate deferral and arrange a meeting with an official.

Sponsor Matches Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College, Sunderland – to be matched with Southmoor Academy Trust

Defer • Received a Directive Academy Order on 18 April 2016

• Leadership and management

• Viability • Governance

None

Action required: Project lead to communicate deferral.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Badger Hill Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland – to covert and join Freebrough MAT

Approve

• Existing relationship with Freebrough MAT

• Ofsted judgement • Pupil attainment • School finances

None

Action required: Academy order to be sent. Whitecliffe Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland – to convert and join Freebrough MAT

Approve • Existing relationship with Freebrough MAT

• Ofsted judgement • Pupil attainment • School finances

None

Action required: Academy order to be sent. Lorton School, Cumbria – to convert and join the Good Shepherd MAT

Approve • Public consultation and responses to it

• Governance • Geography • Pupil attainment

None

Action required: Academy order to be sent.

Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Venn Academy Learning Trust (VALT), Stockton-on-Tees


• Governance • School improvement

capacity within the trust • Ofsted judgement • Finances

The RSC would like clarity on how the trust is proposing to manage the expected deficit for Egglescliffe School.

None


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Decisions made between 14 July 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Points Conflicts of interest Funding agreement Egglescliffe School



Funding agreement The Links Primary School



Funding agreement Junction Farm Primary School


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RECORD OF MEETING

North Headteacher Board 15 September 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Janet Renou (RSC, chair) Andrew Bayston (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Chris Clarke (HTB) Elizabeth Horne (HTB) Kate Josephs (DfE)

Apologies

Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB)


The Board met and discussed:

• RSC Update

The RSC informed the Board members of the new Secretary of State’s view on the academy programme and priorities. The Board was also made aware of key engagements from over the summer and thanked for their input in key cases. The RSC updated the board on the new internal staffing structures.

• Remit and overview of primary data

The Board was given an overview of the provisional 2016 KS2 results. This covered a breakdown of how the results were measured and the overall picture of the RSC North region.

• KS2 triage

The Board was asked to review potential intervention cases and offer soft intelligence. It was decided a more focused consideration of cases would be completed by board members with KS2 expertise. The final cut of cases will return to the board for last comments and agreement on actions.

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Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest Keswick School, Cumbria – to dissolve SAT status and become a MAT

Approve, with recommendation

• Ofsted grade • Financial structures • Governance • Strategic vision

The RSC recommends the academy to continue to work with department officials to develop a clear strategic plan

None


West Lakes Academy, Cumbria – to dissolve SAT status and become a MAT

Decline • Ofsted grade • Governance • Leadership capacity The RSC has declined this due to the application not being complete and further discussions being required.

None

Action required: EFA to issue letter of decline.

Academy, Free School, UTC and Studio School Performance Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Darlington School of Maths and Science, Darlington – rebrokerage from Longfield Academy Trust to Consilium Academies Trust

Approve, in principle

• Ofsted grade • Relationship with Consilium

Academies Trust • Consilium Academies Trust

proposed Northern Hub

The RSC would like to consider the outcome of an upcoming meeting between Consilium Academies Trust and the Regional Schools Commissioner for Lancashire and West Yorkshire.

None

Action required: Approval to be communicated via the project lead.

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Decisions made between 21st July 2015 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding Agreement Hookstone Chase Community Primary School, North Yorkshire

Approve • financial capacity • educational leadership

Action required: No further action required

Funding Agreement St Mary’s Cockerton Church of England Primary School, Darlington



Funding Agreement High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School, Darlington



Funding Agreement East Whitby Community Primary School, North Yorkshire



Funding Agreement Jesmond Gardens Primary School, Hartlepool



Funding Agreement Bishopsgarth School, Stockton-on-Tees



Funding Agreement Scalby School, North Yorkshire



Funding Agreement Brayton High School, North Yorkshire



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Funding Agreement Longtown Primary School, Cumbria



Funding Agreement New Silksworth Infant School, Sunderland



Funding Agreement New Silksworth Junior School, Sunderland



Funding Agreement Queen Elizabeth High School, Northumberland



Funding Agreement Zetland Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland



Funding Agreement Ormesby Primary School, Redcar and Cleveland



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RECORD OF MEETING

North of England Headteacher Board 13 October 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, Chair) Elizabeth Horne (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Chris Clarke (HTB) Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB)

Apologies None



• RSC update

The RSC updated the Board on her engagements since the last board meeting. These included a number of meetings with key stakeholders and an appearance at the Education Select Committee. Board members were also thanked for their involvement in the recent Academies Regional Delivery Group (ARDG) North away day.

• ARDG North delivery plan

The Board was joined by an ARDG official who talked members through the regional plan. The Board and officials engaged in a discussion on the delivery plan and areas where members may be required to provide additional support. The Board will offer feedback on this plan in future meetings.

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• Free School applications

Officials presented five proposals that were received in the latest wave of the Free School programme. For all proposals, the Board discussed: basic need; the education plans for the schools; and performance and track record of the proposing groups. A full assessment of the applications, once complete, will be circulated to HTB members to allow the RSC to make a recommendation to the minister on which applications should progress to interview.

• KS4 results overview and triage Officials presented an overview of the KS4 results across the RSC north region. This was followed by a discussion on the proposed intervention actions for academies of concern; the Board was requested to input any soft intelligence and then a final sign off on intervention was agreed. Each board member will receive a portfolio of academies to support in intervention.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Filey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Nursery and Infant School, North Yorkshire – to join Ebor Academy Trust

Approve • Ofsted judgement • school finances • governance and leadership • trust primary capacity

Action required: Academy Order to be sent

Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School, North Tyneside

The Directive Academy Order will not be revoked based on financial viability

• LA assessment • Internal input


Sponsor Capacity Fund Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Education Village Academy Trust, Darlington

Decline • growth plans • financial capacity and

expertise • leadership

Action required: No action required

Consilium Academies, Doncaster (North East hub)

Approve • growth plans • financial capacity and



Teesside Learning Trust, Redcar and Cleveland




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Northern Saints Catholic Academy Trust




Parkside Academy, Durham

Defer pending conditions being met on SAT to MAT application

• growth plans • financial capacity and



VENN Academy Learning Trust, Stockton-on-Tees




West Park Learning Trust, Darlington

Defer pending clarification on leadership structure

• growth plans • financial capacity and



Heathfield Academy Trust, Darlington




Extol Academy Trust, Hartlepool




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Nunthorpe Multi-Academy Trust, Middlesbrough




Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Parkside Academy, Darlington


• revised governance structure

• Ofsted judgement • leadership

The Board would like the academy to work with academy ambassadors to further strengthen the governance. The Board would also like clarification on the appointment of a new Headteacher.

None

Action required: Approval letter to be sent.

Decisions made between 16 September 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding agreement Rosebrook Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees



Funding agreement Rossett Acre Primary School, North Yorkshire



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RECORD OF MEETING

North of England Headteacher Board 3 November 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, Chair) Andy Bayston (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Chris Clarke (HTB) Elizabeth Horne (HTB)

Apologies Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB)



• RSC update The RSC updated the Board on a number of engagements since the last meeting including a meeting with newly appointed Ofsted officials for the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. The Board were also informed of the Secretary of State’s opportunity areas which fall within the RSC’s North of England region.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Rye Hills School, Redcar and Cleveland – to be sponsored by Nunthorpe MAT

Approve • leadership • sponsor capacity • Ofsted • School performance


Meadowside Community Primary School, Knaresborough Aspin Park Community Primary School and Knayton CE VC Primary School, North Yorkshire – to convert and form the Elevate MAT

Approve • Ofsted • finances • governance structures • consultation


Sponsor Capacity Fund Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest West Park Learning Trust, Darlington




Parkside Academy, Durham




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Sponsor Match Approval Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Easingwold School, North Yorkshire – to be sponsored by Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Approve • Ofsted • governance • finances

Sir Michael Wilkins was not present at the meeting and did not receive any papers for this item.

Action required: Directive Academy Order to be sent naming Outwood Grange Academies Trust as the sponsor.

Decisions made between 13 October 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding agreement Rosebrook Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees



Funding agreement Rossett Acre Primary School, North Yorkshire



Funding agreement Farne Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Kenton Bar Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



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Funding agreement North Fawdon Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Kingston Park Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Cheviot Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Mountfield Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



Funding agreement Wyndham Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne



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RECORD OF MEETING

North of England Headteacher Board 17 November 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, chair) Lord Nash (DfE, Minister) Theodore Agnew (DfE) Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB) Elizabeth Horne (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Chris Clarke (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Andy Bayston (HTB) Apologies None



• RSC update

The RSC informed the Board on a number of engagements since the last meeting including a number of sponsor meetings. The RSC went on to provide an update on key areas from the national core.

• The MAT and sponsor market in the North

The Board was joined by officials who gave a presentation on the MAT and sponsor market in the North. This covered a number of themes including MAT strategy, mapping, finances and rural challenge. The presentation was followed by an open discussion between officials and board members.

• Free School applications

Officials provided the Board with an assessment of each application from the latest free school wave. The Board considered the applications and discussed whether they should progress to interview stage; agreeing who would be best suited to carry out each interview and ensure no conflicts of interest.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Valley Road Community Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School, Sunderland – to convert and create the Iris Learning Trust

Approve • Ofsted • pupil characteristics • leadership • governance


Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Fulwell Infant School Academy, Sunderland

Defer • leadership • capacity • governance

The RSC would like further clarification on the governance arrangements and the capacity of the CEO.

Action required: Project lead to work with the trust.

Decisions made between 3 November 2016 and this HTB meeting Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Funding agreement Forest of Galtres Anglican/ Methodist Primary School, North Yorkshire



Funding agreement South Stanley Infant and Nursery School, Durham



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Funding agreement Greenland Community Primary School, Durham


Action required: No further action required. Funding agreement Camblesforth Community Primary School, North Yorkshire



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RECORD OF MEETING

North of England Headteacher Board 1 December 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, Chair) Andy Bayston (HTB) Nick Hurn (HTB) Zoe Carr (HTB) Lesley Powell (HTB) Elizabeth Horne (HTB) Chris Clarke (HTB) Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB)

Apologies

None



• RSC update

The RSC updated the Board on a number of key engagements since the previous meeting including a 2-day residency with Sir David Carter, the National Schools Commissioner. The RSC informed the Board she had met two newly appointed local authority officials from Sunderland and Darlington. The Board was thanked for their support in two recent events.

• LA commissioned free schools

The Board was joined by DfE officials to discuss four bids for the local authority commissioned special free schools. The Board discussed the proposals covering areas such as basic need, leadership and existing local provision. Nick Hurn was not present for this item and did not receive papers.

• Coasting schools

The Board was joined by DfE officials who gave an update on the Department’s current position on the ‘coasting schools’ agenda.

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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest George Washington Primary School and John F Kennedy Primary School, Sunderland – to form the ‘Oak Learning Trust’

Approve • leadership • Ofsted • governance structure • pupil total


Biddick Primary School and Hetton Lyons Primary School, Sunderland – to join the Balmoral Learning Trust

Approve • total number of pupils • Ofsted • pupil performance • trust governance


Beech Hill Primary School and Walbottle Village Primary School, Newcastle – to form the Valour Trust


• teaching school status • Ofsted • governance • growth plans The Board recommends the trust to reconsider the proposed governance and add more independent trustees


Leyburn Community Primary School, North Yorkshire – to join the Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust


• finances • land • consultation • MAT governance The Board recommends the MAT to undertake a review of its governance arrangements if it wants to grow in the future.


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Ainderby Steeple CoE Primary School, Barton CoE Primary School, Bolton on Swale St Mary’s CoE Aided Primary School, Brompton on Swale CoE VC Primary School, Croft CoE Primary School, East Cowton CoE VC Primary School, Epply Forcett CoE VC Primary School, Hipswell CoE VC Primary School, Kirkby Fleetham CoE VC Primary School, Middleton Tyas CoE VC Primary School, Ravensworth CoE Primary School, South Otterington CoE VC Primary School and Michael Syddall CoE VA Primary School, North Yorkshire – to form a MAT

Approve • diocesan approval • history of collaborative

working • leadership • finances


Pallister Park Primary School, Middlesbrough – to form the Children First Academy Trust


• local area • CEO appointment • Ofsted • performance

The Board recommends the school to work with the Academy Ambassadors to add more independence and a chartered accountant on the trust board.


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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Trinity Academy Newcastle.

Defer • school improvement plans • finances • governance arrangements

Further information on governance to be provided.

Action required: Project lead to communicate deferral.

Sponsor Match Approval Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Whitfield CE VA Primary School, Northumberland – to be sponsored by the Good Shepherd multi-academy trust

Approve • history of case • Multi-academy trust capacity • Directive Academy Order

issued on 11 May 2016. • school size


Significant Change Proposals Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Parkside GGI Academy, Cumbria – to reduce PAN from 60 to 30 and increase upper age range limit thus changing age range from 2-7 to 2-11

Defer • nursery size • local authority review • rationale of proposal • finances

The Board to defer the case for further information on the current provision in the area.

Action required: EFA to handover case to Academies Regional Delivery Group.

Chetwynde Free School, Cumbria – to close sixth form provision

Approve • financial plan • Ofsted • leadership


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Decisions made between 17 November 2016 and this HTB meeting

Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Sponsor application Fulwell Infant School Academy, Sunderland

Approve • governance • finances • leadership


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RECORD OF MEETING

North of England Headteacher Board 15 December 2016

Members of Board, RSC, and guests in attendance Jan Renou (RSC, Chair)

Sir Michael Wilkins (HTB)

Elizabeth Horne (HTB)

Nick Hurn (HTB)

Andy Bayston (HTB)

Lesley Powell (HTB)

Chris Clarke (HTB)

Zoe Carr (HTB)

Apologies

None



• RSC update

The RSC informed the Board on a number of her engagements since the last meeting. This included meetings with a number of MPs following the Education Select Committee. The RSC thanked the Board for their continued support throughout the year.

• Coasting schools update

The Board was joined by an official from the DfE who gave an update on the government’s current position on the coasting schools agenda.

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Sponsor Application Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of

interest The Three Rivers Learning Trust, Northumberland


• leadership • school improvement • governance • performance data

The RSC would like the trust to reconsider the governance arrangements and add a greater level of independence to the trustee board through Academy Ambassadors.


Trinity Academy, Newcastle


• deferred by HTB on 1 December 2016 who advised the academy to add capacity onto the trustee board

• new trustee appointments • scheme of delegation The RSC recommends the trust to work with a strong mentor.


Elevate multi-academy trust, North Yorkshire


• pre-opening stage • finances • governance The RSC would like the trust to work with officials during the pre-opening phase to ensure sound governance structures are in place before opening.


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Academy Order Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Prudhoe West First School, Northumberland – to join WISE Academies Trust

Approve • school size • location • performance • capacity

Zoe Carr was not present and did not receive appears for this item.


Harton Technology College,Jarrow School and Hetton School, South Tyneside and Sunderland – create The Illuminare MAT

Harton Technology College and Jarrow School – Approve with conditions Hetton School –

Defer

• Ofsted • performance • finances • governance structure

The RSC wishes to see a revised governance structure to ensure there is sufficient legal expertise on the board.

Action required: Academy Order to be sent for Harton Technology College and Jarrow School. DfE officials to continue to work with Hetton School.

Abbeyfields First School, Northumberland – to join The Three Rivers Learning Trust


• Ofsted • finances • trust • governance The RSC would like the previous conditions set out for the sponsor application to be met prior to the school converting to a trust.


Significant Change Project Decision Key Discussion Points Conflicts of interest Western Primary School, North Yorkshire – to add nursery provision

Approve • Ofsted • performance • trust


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Discovery School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – to change age range from 14-19 to 13-19

Approve • Ofsted • pupil numbers • EFA recovery plan


Polam Hall, Darlington – to join the Woodard Trust

Approve • finances • trust • experience with

independent schools • existing schools in trust


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