Powys Aim High

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Powys Aim High

• Schools Organisation and Modernisation Programme

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Aim High Projects

• 7 Main Areas of Service Review
• Implementation of Asset Management plan
• Social Services Joint Review
• Access to Services
• Implementation of our Communication Strategy
• Implementation of our People Strategy
• Performance Management
• School Organisation and Modernisation

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Schools Organisation Modernisation

• Local Authorities must take action to reduce the
  number of surplus places across Wales or others
  will be forced to do it for them.
• (Jane Davidson)

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The Powys Triangle
Access
Cost
Quality
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The Councils Vision for Schools

• To have schools of the right size, in the right
  location, with facilities that enable excellent
  teaching and learning.
• Successful Pupils, Successful Schools

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Schools Organisation Modernisation

• The councils Aims and Aspirations for schools
• Where are we Now ?
• What Next ?
• Review Process.

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The Councils Aims for Education

• Pupils are able to access excellent opportunities
  for learning
• Pupils are enabled to maximise their potential
• The health and wellbeing of pupils is promoted
• Appropriate provision is made for pupils with
  special needs and additional learning needs
• Travel times for pupils are reasonable

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The Councils Aims for Education

• To meet the needs for Welsh medium education, as
  set out in the Welsh Education Scheme.
• Meet the needs for denominational education
• Teachers are provided with the necessary
  facilities and resources
• Schools are not overcrowded and class sizes are
  maintained at a reasonable level and in
  accordance with legislation.
• Best value is achieved in the use of facilities
  and resources.
• Schools are sustainable
• Demographic changes in pupil numbers are planned
  for

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The council aspires for Primary Schools of a size
which allows for-

• Maximum benefit to pupils from peer interaction
• A good use of staff, enabling development of
  expertise in curriculum areas
• Enabling staff to develop skills in
  differentiation
• A Headteacher with no specific class
  responsibility
• A full time administrative officer
• Sufficient time for proper management of the
  school
• High standards of behaviour, and a positive
  attitude to learning.

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The Council aspires for all Primary Schools to
have the following facilities-

• Sufficient Classrooms suitable for classes of up
  to 30 pupils.
• Space and resources for a Library and IT
  facilities
• Access to a hall suitable for delivery of
  curriculum PE, dining and assemblies.
• Suitable areas for Sports, Hard play and the
  outdoor classroom for the foundation phase
  (Included Covered area)

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The Council aspires for all Primary Schools to
have the following facilities-

• Sufficient toilets for staff and pupils.
• Suitable and Sufficient space for a headteachers
  office, staff room and office space.
• Appropriate Medical room and disabled access
• Fair and sufficient funding per pupil/school to
  enable pupils to reach their potential, but
  making best use of resources.

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How will the Councils aims be achieved.

• Review its policy on school organisation.
• Apply the agreed policy and consult on each
  proposal arising.
• Set a standard for school accommodation based on
  condition, suitability and sufficiency factors.
• Ensure that other policies including Admissions
  and Transport policies link and support the aims.
• Utilise pupil forecasting data to ensure future
  needs are considered.

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How will the Councils aims be achieved.

• Capital Investment funding to be based on
  prioritised needs and is aimed at meeting
  accommodation standard.
• Review funding to ensure buildings are able to be
  maintained at an agreed level.
• Review funding formula to ensure fair
  distribution of funding.
• Ensure that schools have sufficient capacity to
  meet needs and that surplus capacity is minimised.

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Where are we now ?

• Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
• Premises Factors
• Curriculum Changes
• Review of Schools

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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors

• Target Occupancy rates for Powys Schools is
  between 80 and 105. Currently 74 Schools have
  greater than 20 surplus places.
• New WAG Primary school Capacity Calculation
  method was published in Summer 2006. (Capacities
  currently being updated).
• Cost of Surplus place has recently been defined
  based on additional Costs relating to-
• Buildings
• Staffing Lump Sum Allocations
• Small Schools Allowance

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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Pupil Numbers Capacity Factors
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Premises Factors

• Increased Statutory Testing Requirements leading
  to Less money available for Repair Maintenance.
• Total Projected Cost to bring Schools up to Fit
  for Purpose 65m
• Additional Cost to meet Foundation Phase
  requirements (Low Level Windows, Classroom
  Dividers, Outdoor Classroom including Covered
  Areas) ??m.
• Many Schools lack required facilities.

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Curriculum Changes

• Foundation Phase implementation with effect
  September 2008. Focus on learning through play
  for 3 to 7 year olds.
• New Curriculum for KS2, KS3 KS4 September 2008.
• Increased Academic / Vocational options through
  the 14-19 learning pathways.

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Review of Schools (Progress)

• Review commencement date identified for all
  Primary Schools.
• Specific School Data sent to first 25 Schools to
  agree / amend.
• Project Manager appointed.
• Updated Condition Surveys and Capacity
  Calculations being undertaken.

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What Next ?

• Organisation Structure.
• Review of Schools (Timetable).
• Issues facing the Council.

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Organisation Structure
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Organisation Structure

• Programme Board
• Chair Executive Director People Services.
• Head of Service-
• Schools,
• Finance Property,
• Pupil Inclusion,
• Customer Services.

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Organisation Structure

• Individual Project Teams will comprise Senior
  Officers from the following service areas-
• School Improvement
• Corporate Property
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Admissions Transport
• Design Services
• Planning
• School Reps.

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Review of Schools (Timetable)

• Submit proposed timetable for detailed reviews to
  board (November / December 06)
• Send out data sheets to next group of schools
  (January 07).
• Submit proposed timetable for detailed reviews on
  second group of schools (January 2007).
• Update Capacity and Admission Number Data
  (January March 2007).
• Commence detailed reviews (January 2007).

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Issues Facing the Council

• Identification of Capital Funding of between 70m
  and 100m to -
• Implement any Proposals arising from the review
  of Schools.
• Meet the Fit for Purpose requirements set by
  the Welsh Assembly Government.
• Identify Revenue Funding to meet requirements of
  the Foundation Phase and 14-19 Learning Pathways.

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Review Process

• Data Collection Validation.
• Development of Initial Proposals.
• Informal Consultation Stage.
• Statutory Proposal Stage.
• Example timetable

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Data Collection Validation

• Information Data on the following areas will be
  agreed with each school-
• Current Projected Pupil Numbers.
• Capacity Information
• Educational Standards
• Class Size Information
• Premises Factors (Condition, Suitability etc).
• Cost of provision (Including Transport).
• Denominational and language provision

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Development of Initial Proposal

• Proposal will be developed considering the
  following factors-
• Effect on the Standard of Education in area
• Premises and Capacity factors of schools
• Language Denominational provision.
• Cost effectiveness of proposal (Rev Cap.)
• Geography Transport Costs
• Community factors.

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Informal Consultation Stage

• Proposal for Consultation agreed with Board.
• Provide written timetable for consultation.
• Consultation Document sent to all consultees at
  least 2 weeks before consultation meeting.
• Hold meeting to explain proposals answer
  questions etc.

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Informal Consultation Stage

• Agree notes of meeting with Governors.
• Respond to comments.
• Report all responses to Board.
• Make final proposal to Board. (Including
  Identification of any funding required in respect
  of any new build / Improvements)
• Provide Information on the statutory proposal
  procedure.

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Statutory Proposal Stage

• Board agrees to publish statutory notice.
• Written Statutory notice published including
  proposed timetable.
• The statutory requirements in respect of
  responses and information to the Welsh Assembly
  Government will be followed including -
  Advertisement in Local Press, Published at School
  Gate, 2 month objection period, reference to WAG.

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Example Timetable