Ryde Academy

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Ryde Academy
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Our background
A SOLID FOUNDATION

• The sponsor for these Academies is the Greensward
  Charitable Trust which was formed in 1997. The
  Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) was formed in
  January 2008 to continue the work as the
  operational arm of the sponsor and the legal
  entity charged with opening three Academies in
  Essex.
• The AET learning model is founded on the success
  of Greensward College, which had been judged by
  Ofsted as outstanding for over 12 years.

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What Ofsted say
ABOUT GREENSWARD COLLEGE AETs LEAD SCHOOL

• This is an outstanding school that gets the best
  out of its students and ensures that they are
  suitably equipped to enter further education or
  the world of work
• Students personal development and well-being are
  outstanding
• The quality of care, guidance and support
  provided for the students is outstanding
• Teaching and learning are outstanding
• The college provides an outstanding curriculum
• Enrichment activities are extensive and varied
• The success of the college is due to the
  farsighted and innovative leadership
• The college provides exceptional value for money.

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Why Academy status?

• Were looking at using academies as a model for
  all schools DCSF June 09
• It is our ambition that academy freedoms become
  the norm for all schools Michael Gove, June 09
• Strongest evidence in reports from PWC, NAO,
  Ofsted, NFER
• Strong leadership and governance
• Standards generally rising faster
• High levels of customer satisfaction
• Significant contribution from sponsors
• Turning round opportunities for a wide range of
  pupils

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Increased resources

• Project management funding
• Lead-in funding to support transformation
• Start-up Grants to ensure Academy has adequate
  staff and resources
• General Annual Grant includes money held back by
  local authority for central services ( estimated
  nationally at 10)
• AET central services provide support for HR, IT,
  Finance, Facilities and Communications in
  addition to services to improve teaching and
  learning
• AET central services recharges are less than 4
  of budget ensuring that each Academy has around
  1 million more each year to spend on teaching
  and learning.

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Central Services

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Why AET?
A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

• A strong track-record
• An effective model of school improvement
• A cost-effective model of leadership, management
  and governance
• A well-developed programme of professional
  development
• A highly-experienced central team
• A commitment to work in partnership with the
  local authority.

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Why AET?
A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

• In 2001, James Hornsby High School, Basildon,
  which has now been judged good with outstanding
  features
• In 2002, Halyard High School, Luton, now
  Barnfield South Academy, now Outstanding
  progress 48 and 93
• In 2003 Grieg City Academy, Haringey, 2009
  judged Good with Outstanding features
• In 2004 Thamesbridge College, now Madjeski
  Academy 2008 a rapidly improving school
• In 2005, Hasmonean High School, 2008 judged
  Outstanding at Key Stages 3 and 4 and good at
  post 16. Top 10 achieving schools in the
  country

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Why AET?
A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

• In 2006 Unity City Academy, Middlesbrough In
  July 2009 judged satisfactory and improving
  school
• In 2007 John Bramston School and Rickstones
  School, Witham. Both of these schools have now
  become Academies within the AET and both are now
  making good progress.
• At the same time as providing support, challenge
  and intervention in a number of schools across
  the country, the Greensward College has continued
  to strive to deliver a world-class education for
  its students, with year on year achievement in
  GCSE results exceeding the national average.
• In August 2008, 88 of students achieved 5 or
  more A-C grades with 60 gaining the same
  including English and Maths.

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Our Mission

• Our duty is to inspire young people to make
  their best better

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Our Vision
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION

• all of our students achieve world class learning
  outcomes
• by developing world class teachers
• in a world class community.

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Our Model for school improvement
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Our model
CLEAR ACCOUNTABILITY

• Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee
• AET Main Board
• Challenge Board
• Local Governing Bodies
• Parent Councils
• Student Councils.

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Local Governing Body
LOCAL ACCOUNTABLITY

• 15 in total 13 voting, 2 non-voting
• Principal (ex-officio)
• 2 Parent Governors (by election)
• Local Authority (nominated by LA)
• 2 staff (elected)
• 7 Trust Appointees (based on applications from
  local adverts, appointed by the Management Board)
• 2 Associate Governors (Students 2 - non-voting
  elected by student body)

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Local Partners
LOCAL PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING

• Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and
  Industry
• Isle of Wight College
• Primary Care Trust
• UKSA
• Quay Arts
• Quarr Group
• Vestas Technology UK

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Challenge Board
NATIONAL LEADERS OF EDUCATION

• Lord Mawson OBE one of the UKs leading social
  entrepreneurs
• Margaret Wilson Headteacher, the King John
  School.
• Barry Day Executive Principal of the 3-19
  Nottingham Academy, the UKs largest school, and
  the Chief Executive of the Greenwood Dale
  Foundation Trust
• David Carter Executive Principal, Cabot Learning
  Federation
• David Fuller Executive Headteacher of Hasmonean
  High School

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Ryde Academy a High Performing
Organisation
Education Provider of Choice for Students

Employer of Choice for Staff
Investment of Choice for Parents
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Education Provider of Choice for
students
At Ryde Academy we will strive to be judged as
outstanding by Ofsted.

• To achieve this we will
• Ensure top class learning opportunities including
  music, sport and drama
• Offer all students personalised learning
  programmes
• Put literacy at the top of our agenda
• Build on the exciting opportunities for travel to
  Europe, South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong and
  other worldwide destinations
• Give students access to specialist teachers from
  a range of providers
• Use the additional resources to provide a
  greater levels of inclusion through a wide range
  of pathways
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Education Provider of Choice for
students

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Employer of Choice for staff

• TUPE will apply to all staff
• National School Teachers Pay and Conditions
• Local Authority pay and conditions for support
  staff
• Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government
  Pension Scheme
• Trade Union recognition agreement
• Joint Negotiating Committee at AET Board level
• Joint Consultative Committee at Academy level
• Enhanced benefits including private health care
  and child care vouchers

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Employer of Choice for staff

• A menu of CPD programmes
• sustained access to coaching and mentoring
• on-line CPD resource library and opportunities
  for research
• talent management programme for all staff
• Masters degree accreditation
• Our own professional development centre with
  video conferencing/seminars.
• Health package

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Investment of Choice for parents

• students receive high quality tuition
• every young person is happy and engaged in their
  learning
• students are free from bullying of any form
• all children are taught by highly skilled
  caring teachers and staff
• each young person develops their potential
• students are confident and with high self-esteem
• the Academy communicates regularly and
  effectively
• the Academy assists in the development of strong
  moral values
• their child is taught in a world class facility
• examination results are the best they can be for
  every child.

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Investment of Choice for parents
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Investment of Choice for parents
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Investment of Choice for parents
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Admissions
INCLUSIVE AND LOCAL

• The Admissions Code will apply
• No selection by ability
• Priority for children with special needs, those
  looked-after by the local authority and siblings
• If over-subscribed, selection will be by those
  living closest to the Academy.

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GCSE results
5 A-C including English and maths
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5A-C including English Maths
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Ryde High now
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Ryde Academy 3 years on

• Judged as Good with Outstanding features by
  Ofsted
• The Academy is the school of choice for parents
  and their children
• GCSE results have improved considerably at or
  above 6 points each year since opening.
• The Academy is performing at above the national
  average and is well on the way to being in the
  upper quartile of similar schools nationally
• Students attendance is good and above the
  national average
• Staying on rates have increased and all students
  have a pathway into education, training or
  employment.
• Lessons are enjoyable with no low-level
  disruption
• Discipline with Dignity ensures that there are
  few, if any, exclusions
• The Academy has a wide range of extended services
  that are used extensively by local people
• The Academy plays a key role in a number of
  partnerships on the Isle of Wight and beyond

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Questions ?
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE OUR BEST BETTER