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Academy Status. Financial Detail & Cost Analysis. Amount of extra funds released as a result of conversion (2011-2012). £284,483. Costs to replicate current LA Traded Services* . Total £37,700 (* This is all traded in 2011-2012 irrespective of school status).
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Academy Status Financial Detail & Cost Analysis
Amount of extra funds released as a result of conversion (2011-2012) £284,483
Costs to replicate current LA Traded Services* Total £37,700 (* This is all traded in 2011-2012 irrespective of school status)
One-Off costs to convert to Academy Status Total One-Off Costs £27,700
Annual Costs as a Result of Conversion Total Annual Costs - £54,700
Costs already incurred on External Services Total Annual Costs - £295,722
Outline Spending Plan Year One Projects (Some projects may roll on. i.e. RAG Teams)
KS4 Raising Achievement Group • 4 Posts • 1 year Rolling Programme (Started in 2010) • Years 10 & 11 • Support role of new Heads of Year • £10,000
KS3 Raising Achievement Group • 3 Posts • 1 year Rolling Programme (Start on Conversion) • Years 7 to 9 • Support role of new Heads of Year • £7,500
KS5 Raising Achievement Group • 3 Posts • 1 year Rolling Programme (Start on Conversion) • Years 12 & 13 • Addresses school development priority & transition from KS4 • £7,500
Maths & English Academic Coaches • Maintain current succession planning from Academic coach to GTP to NQT • Supports current upward trend in 5 A*-C inc. Eng & Maths • £40,000
Academy Staff Development Fund • In addition to current £15,000 budget allocation • To support additional courses for staff (including Masters, PhDs, Leadership Pathways, Leading from the Middle, NPQH (which have all had central government funding withdrawn) • To support staff development by ensuring an entitlement to visits to other schools/departments • £35,000 (£50,000 in total)
Academy Innovation Fund • In addition to current £10,000 curriculum development fund • Available to all staff to support any new innovation projects • Teaching & Non-Teaching • Must tie in to school improvement • £15,000 (£25,000 in total)
Year One Academy Projects Summary Total Year One Projects Costs - £115,000
Outline Spending Plan Annual Ongoing Costs Summary
Full-Time dedicated Education Welfare Officer • Would improve attendance further • Could work with our partner primaries • Could be traded out to reduce costs • Support exams officer and Alternative Curriculum • More time to increase first day calling • More time to meet parents/make visits • Time to liaise with Heads of Year • Would create much needed capacity in front office • £10,000 (£26,000 in total on top on the current £16,000 required for Walsall Serco Traded Service)
Part-time Receptionist (2 days) • Would ensure front desk coverage 5 days a week (Currently only 3 days) • Staffing cuts in this area in 2010 & 2011 would be negated
Head of Social Sciences • Addresses some of the issues in KS5 achievement • Supplies leadership of the 2 most heavily subscribed A’ levels (Psychology/Sociology) • Supports introduction of KS4 Social Sciences courses to improve progression and achievement levels at KS5 • Broadens GCSE curriculum in future years • £6,000 (TLR 2C)
Over-staffing Maths & English • Supports current upward trend in pass rates in English & Maths • Supports current upward trend in 5A*-C inc. English & Maths • Protects against any staff loss in these vital areas • Creates smaller groups in both Subjects • £26,500 (English already overstaffed by 0.6 members of staff)
Assistant to the SENCO • Allowing admin support for SENCO • Encourages greater SENCO contact with students and parents • Addresses current lack of career progression opportunities for Learning Support Staff • Appointee to have HLTA status or to be supported in attaining HLTA status • £5,000
Re-leveling of LSA/TAs • Recognition of outstanding work and its importance to Streetly’s continued improvement. • Allows for career progression for non-teaching staff • Addresses current issue of LSA/TAs freezing at top of NJC level 2 pay scale at a very early stage. • £20,000
Director of Vocational Studies • Much needed co-ordination of vocational courses • Reflects the recommendations of The Wolf Report • Reflects the growth of KS5 BTEC pathways • May be a Leadership post on SLT • Open to all HoDs currently leading a BTEC or Nationals course • £5, 000 (Dependent on Appointee)
Ongoing/Annual Academy Investment Summary Total Annual Costs - £109,500