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The North Gloucestershire Partnership

The North Gloucestershire Partnership. Jane Hamshere Partnership Manager. Before Collaboration. Schools working largely in isolation College and schools in competition No reciprocal arrangements for excluded pupils Limited provision of Level 1 and 2 applied learning/vocational courses.

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The North Gloucestershire Partnership

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  1. The North Gloucestershire Partnership Jane Hamshere Partnership Manager

  2. Before Collaboration • Schools working largely in isolation • College and schools in competition • No reciprocal arrangements for excluded pupils • Limited provision of Level 1 and 2 applied learning/vocational courses

  3. Who are the Partners ? • 4 schools- Cleeve, Tewkesbury, Winchcombe, Alderman Knight Special School • 1 college- Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology (GLOSCAT) • Cleeve and Tewkesbury are 11-18 schools 1524 and 1743 • Winchcombe is 11-16 478 • Alderman Knight 5-16 55

  4. Characteristics • High achieving Winchcombe - 69% A*-C Tewkesbury - 79% A*-C Cleeve - 75% A*-C • Specialisms are Technology ,Languages and Science • College – 98% pass rate at A Level/15% increase in top grades over 2 years/all 16-19 results at or above benchmark

  5. Our Vision • Promote the ethos of inclusion • Identify local needs and drive forward change • Ensure a coherent strategy for the development learning 14-19 • Consolidate the partnership in a Trust

  6. Our Targets • High quality provision for applied learning for all our students • 90% of students choosing to stay within the partnership to the age of 19 by 2013 • 85% achieving a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths at 19 by 2013 • No students permanently excluded from the partnership schools and an alternative learning opportunity offered for each student for whom this would normally be the outcome • Coordinated services for young people who have difficulties coming to school and achieving

  7. Partnership Management Structure

  8. The Role of the Partnership Manager • Coordinate the introduction of Diplomas across the partnership • Manage the work of the Board/Groups • Research • Manage provision for excluded pupils • Bid for funding and sponsorship • Develop industry/business links

  9. Pastoral Group • Behaviour and attendance audit • Develop behaviour management strategies with schools • Oversee the work of support agencies • Share best practice • Monitor pupil progress and managed moves

  10. Curriculum Group • Diplomas • Evaluating current provision • Timetable decisions • Transport • Options • Negotiate change

  11. Diplomas • Audit of staff skills and experience • Forming Diploma groups • Gateway self-assessment • Employer engagement • Facilities assessment and planning

  12. Alternative Curriculum 2007 • Each partner offered one new course • Students apply - CV and interview • 4 courses are Level 2, all run on Tuesday • Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Photography and Performing Arts (Acting)

  13. Engineering Group • Developed from the Gateway discussions • Now involves 2 International employers and all partners • Raised the profile of engineering in all 3 schools • Involves employers in assessment, challenge and selection

  14. Issues • Trust • Money • Retaining individuality • Local issues • Transport • Communication

  15. Successes • Agreement to become a Trust • Capital bid for new learning centre • Alternative curriculum offer • No permanent exclusions • We’re still together!

  16. Future Challenges • Raising the school leaving age • Funding 14-19 • The impact of the Diplomas • ICT developments • Local and national politics • Falling rolls

  17. The ICT Challenge • 4 Partners • Information, Advice and Guidance in 2008 • Different stages of development • VLEs • Money for development • Developing a shared vision

  18. Contact me • Jane Hamshere • jch@csatc.org.uk

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