Extend existing MAT contracts to incorporate both schools Schools see financial benefits from MAT contracts Central team have absorbed W’thorpe’s operational tasks Central team have absorbed YH’s operational tasks Embed centralisation Central office in Clear instructions provided for central staff Initial processes are regularly reviewed and refined Draw up an SLA for the central services Gather the views of key staff prior to final review Central team have ownership of key operational tasks School SBMs can function at a more strategic level, with confidence that centralised information is accurate and up to date All finance staff within the MAT are confident that procedures are effective, efficient and working well School leaders are confident that the central team is providing the agreed procedures in a cost effective way DEC Central team housed in new offices Initial review of central processes is complete MAR SLA and agreed JUL Final review of new procedures Positive outcomes from internal audit Maximise efficiency and savings Utilise SBM capacity to seek additional savings through procurement See section C above for regular reviews Central team remains as lean as possible Additional savings are made through new procurement arrangements New central procedures achieve maximum efficiency Central finance team are well-utilised and feel that the new are working effectively DEC Some additional savings have been made MAR Outcomes from initial review of processes are acted upon JUL Feedback from Appraisals shows new roles working well Seek additional external funding W’thorpe applies for CIF funding for capital works CFO accesses online forum to stay abreast of grant opportunities CFO & TP seek out websites that highlight funding opportunities CFO and TP remain abreast of external funding opportunities Applications for additional funding are made where applicable DEC W’thorpe application is successful MAR SBMs provide list of potential small grants for schools JUL Other grant applications are made Successfully manage the expenditure of MAT grants SBMs to regularly update CFO about works planning and progress Scarcroft expansion programme is completed within budget in a timely manner Millthorpe MUGA works are planned for implementation in August 2018 CFO is well-informed about expenditure plans and how they are ensuring value for money DEC Scarcroft works are completed MAR Stage 2 of CIF works at JUL Stage 3 of CIF works at year
Ensure all KS2 attainment is at least in line with national Continue to meet national floor standards Ensure progress data is above national coasting criteria Maximise the performance of more able pupils Progress in writing at KS2 improves so that the school is no longer at risk of meeting the coasting definition (-3.4) Woodthorpe: Proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading & Maths in KS2 is in line with national (R=72% & M=76%) Proportion of pupils exceeding the expected standard in Reading and Maths at KS2 improves by 3% Scarcroft & W’thorpe underway MAT Spelling Bee has place MAT Times Table challenge has taken place Y2 & Y2 Networks have taken place Implement CPD programme Agree leaders for networks Agree network format & content Agree dates for termly network meetings Implement network meetings Gather feedback from staff Middle Leader training Source online CPD package Provide training opportunities for TAs Teacher networks result in shared practice that has a positive impact on pupil attainment and progress Teacher networks help MAT staff to feel well supported Feedback from teachers about the impact of networks show that they are valued and effective Stakeholder views identify main areas of support required Relevant CPD is offered to other than teachers DEC First networks have taken place MAR Middle Leadership course has begun JUL TA training has been offered Ensure Headteacher Peer Review Set dates for all 3 cycles Share feedback with appropriate stakeholders Review and evaluate the process Make any changes for 2018-19 All three termly cycles take place in a timely manner Review feedback is shared with Governors and Trustees as appropriate Review cycle ensures that leadership practice is continually moving forward Discussion at HTG evaluates the success of the programme and adapts as necessary Appropriate challenge and support is planned for 2018-19 DEC 1 complete Target areas identified for Cycle 2 MAR Cycle 2 complete Target identified for Cycle 3 JUL Cycle 3 complete Evaluation complete to identify impact of the process
OBJECTIVE 4: MANAGE EXTERNAL GROWTH & REPUTATION OF THE MAT PRIORITY ACTIONS SUCCESS CRITERIA MILEPOSTS EVALUATION MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 Ensure a more proactive approach for MAT growth Approach schools rather than wait for them to approach Explore opportunities outside York Liaise with DFE and RSC Local Headteachers know that we are seeking additional schools for the MAT The DFE and RSCs know that we are seeking to expand locally and have the capacity to sponsor a primary school in difficulty Dialogue with external stakeholders results in expansion of at least one additional school DEC Contact made with new schools MAR Contact made with new schools JUL At least one new school has joined the MAT Regularly revisit and ‘own’ Growth Strategy document Revise and update the Growth Strategy Create growth map and contact plan All stakeholders and prospective schools understand the MAT’s 3-year plan for expansion Trustees are regularly informed about expansion plans and progress Trustees are able to and revise plans in-year if expansion growth is not forthcoming Dialogue with external stakeholders results in expansion of at least one additional school DEC Growth Strategy document revised and updated to include a growth map Contact made with new schools MAR Contact made with new schools Discussion have taken place with DFE about possible new schools JUL At least one new school has joined the MAT Ensure a clear MAT ‘offer’ and ‘ethos’ is articulated Brochure is finalised and printed Enrichment promise is finalised and added to MAT Commitments Promotional ‘pack’ for new schools finalised MAT away day utilised to ensure complete ownership and sign-up All Trustees and the HTG understand, support and can articulate the MAT ethos and offer MAT ethos can be easily shared with prospective schools MAT offer is sufficiently attractive to prospective schools, so that we are competitive within the locality DEC Brochure complete Enrichment promise complete MAR Website also reflects ethos and offer JUL Brochure revised if appropriate