Sentences with phrase «academy conversion with»

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Imagine signing ibra as a player with a contract conversion to coach the juniors when he hits a certain age, as well as really going all in on academy development.

Since our conversion to Academy status in September 2015 we still promote the same key findings of past inspections, none more so than those commented on in our March 2010 Report when the lead inspector of the time summarised with the following comment;

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, is balloting members in 13 primary schools in Birmingham which are being threatened with forced conversion to academy status.

«It is scandalous that there has never been a legal requirement for full consultation with parents, staff, pupils and the community when a school is faced with the prospect of academy conversion and we welcome the Report calling for this.

Schools with a religious character will keep that religious character upon conversion to academy status.

The process of conversion also has a significant impact on the business management function within a new academy, including challenges associated with accounting and reporting, concerns about insurance or other back office issues.

One MAT in south London, held an away day with the CEO, as well as the three headteachers of the schools forming the MAT and focused on considering academy conversion and working through these questions.

Though England is voucher - averse, its charter - like sector is burgeoning, with more than half of all secondary schools now functioning as «academies» (we would say «conversion charters»), having successfully petitioned Whitehall to extricate them from district control.

The note makes clear that this includes cooperation with governing bodies of maintained schools who are being encouraged to seek academy conversion.

Whilst your solicitors will deal with the legal processes, it is the job of the Academy Trust to deal with the practical aspects of conversion, for example obtaining a new establishment number, transferring its computer licences, obtaining new branding and signage (if required) and opening a new bank account.

The plans have faced widespread criticism from opposition parties and the education profession, with claims that there is no solid proof that converting a school into an academy will improve results and that the changes could lead to lengthy and expensive conversions for already high performing schools.

It generally takes approximately three to four months to convert from the date of an academy order so consider your preferred date for conversion — along with the resources needed to achieve conversion (both in terms of manpower and financially), professional advice required and the stakeholders you will need to consult.

With an afternoon focused on the realities of academy conversion on Thursday 20 March, other sessions focusing on the changes to GCSEs, the use of pupil premium and practical case studies on the implementation of technology, there was something for every headteacher, senior leadership team member, business manager or bursar.

The key for schools joining existing academy trusts will be to assist with the due diligence exercise prior to conversion.

There are some interesting models developing to encourage primary school conversions, including forming primary academy clusters with shared management and forging symbiotic relationships with neighbouring secondary academies.

Over five years have passed since the Academies Bill passed through Parliament with the speed usually reserved for national emergency followed by unrelenting propaganda pushing academy conversion yet still 74 % of schools in England are not aAcademies Bill passed through Parliament with the speed usually reserved for national emergency followed by unrelenting propaganda pushing academy conversion yet still 74 % of schools in England are not academiesacademies.

Academy conversion, particularly with a sponsor, was supposed to be the best route for improvement.

«Our only motivation in seeking these academy conversions is to provide thousands of Newham students with an even higher quality of education.»

«That the Hartford Board of Education approves the conversion of the High School, Inc. to a Sheff magnet school starting with the 9th grade in 2014 - 2015 with expansion to grade 12 by 2017 - 2018; approves the creation of a new Partnership Magnet School with Capital Community College, the Capital Community College Senior Academy; authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Community College regarding the creation of such new school; approves the creation of SAND as a Lighthouse School Design, with a non-profit management organization, Capital Prepatory Schools -LRB-» CPS»), managing both SAND («Capital Prepatory School II») and Capital Prepatory Magnet School; and authorizes the Superintendent to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with CPS regarding its role in managing the schools on behalf of, and in conjunction, with the Hartford Public Schools.»

-- Threshold for conversion — a guarantee that only academy chains with a proven track record should be eligible to sponsor new academies

There was much excitement in Keresley village, Warwickshire earlier this month with the launch of Keresley Newland as a Primary Academy, already benefiting in so many ways from joining the family of NET Academies Trust since its conversion in March...

Sally supports headteacher performance management and works with schools on academy conversion though the NAHT Aspire School Improvement Programme.

We have teamed up with EES for Schools to provide a comprehensive package for schools including financial, HR and legal aspects of the academy conversion process.

The NUT will continue working to protect the sector, through initiatives such as the joint statement with the Sixth Form Colleges» Association, Unison and ATL on conversion to academy status.

There was much excitement in Keresley village, Warwickshire earlier this month with the launch of Keresley Newland as a Primary Academy, already benefiting in so many ways from joining the family of NET Academies Trust since its conversion in March of this year.

A «strawberry reception» was then held in the community garden for new parents, new staff, new pupils and special guests before Mrs Jennings enjoyed an extensive tour of the school with the four newly - appointed house captains who were very polite and very proud of how much progress their school has made since academy conversion.

Rachel Gooch, a school governor, writing for Schools Week, said academy conversion is an «unnecessary distraction» for schools, currently occupied with recruitment problems and shrinking budgets.

The question of whether a school is in deficit has become more prominent with the increase in academy conversions, since DfE had to decide what happened to balances in different situations.

In partnership with Optimus Education we are working together in collaboration to deliver pre and post academy conversion support.

Mark — Academy conversion, particularly with a sponsor, was sold as a magic bullet for school improvement.

A parent body in every school can be a powerful way of achieving this but must be clear line of sight with governing boards so it has teeth.We are keen that parents call for such groups whether as a PTA or Parent Council are formed now and ahead of academy conversion so they can have a say during the process.

Jonathan has particular experience in dealing with issues arising out of academy conversions and school reorganisations and in advising on the structural and funding issues (including land transfers) that arise in that context.

Acted for Virgin Money on the development and implementation of a cloud - based mortgage application system; advised Frank Recruitment Group on the tax elements of its sale to TPG Group; advised Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in litigation relating to the closure of Bootham Park Hospital in York; handled the academy conversion of six foundation schools for the Brigshaw Learning Partnership; advised Bannatyne on an agreement with Sky to provide Wi - Fi services to Bannatyne Hotels.