School & Academy Structures

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A brief history of the last 20 years and the huge change in structures, breakdown of LAs, creation of Trusts and what that means in terms of accountability, stability, and school leadership. The differences between Grammars, Academies, All through trusts, Chains/trusts that transcend region etc., LA schools, faith schools (VA and VC), Free schools, and FE colleges. We will explore how best to work with these schools- do they have partnerships with other institutions (Universities, businesses, charities)? The benefits of working across a trust rather than just with one school How to overcome challenges faced by schools to ensure meaningful, long-term relationships?

Led by CAO's acting Deputy Head, Paul Potter. Paul is a former Vice Principal of a large state comprehensive (11-18) school and Head of Sixth Form.

University admissions and Outreach Staff (this includes departments i.e. those on the payroll) Departmental admissions Outreach staff College admissions and Outreach staff

Understand the landscape of state-funded schools and academies in the UK Understand how to best engage with these schools and their partners Consider working across trusts Understand the challenges facing these schools

To aid collaboration between Admissions and Outreach staff from across the university so that staff members can benefit from professional development to ensure improvement of their practice and collaboration to reach best practice throughout the university and collegiate system.

Presentation

One session of one hour.

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