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The Value of Federation

The Value of Federation. Christine Channon Devon County Council. What does Devon look like?. Population 750,100 Roads 7,985 miles Schools 364 Pupils 96,200 Primary 51,766 Secondary 42,433 LAC 550 Gross budget £1.3856

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The Value of Federation

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  1. The Value of Federation Christine Channon Devon County Council

  2. What does Devon look like? • Population 750,100 • Roads 7,985 miles • Schools 364 • Pupils 96,200 • Primary 51,766 • Secondary 42,433 • LAC 550 • Gross budget £1.3856 • DSG £374m • 28 schools under 50 pupils • 71 schools under 100 pupils • 6th from the bottom of the list

  3. Devon’s Partnership 32 Federations 5 ‘formal’ Management Partnerships 19 Exploring Management Partnerships Stepping Stones Programme 30 Academies Local interest in Free Schools

  4. Why get involved? • Improved outcomes for Children • Secure the best possible leadership for all schools • To maximise resources and expertise already in the system • Commissioning culture • Sustainable and diverse pattern of schooling • To strengthen the resilience of our small schools • Federation websites • Video-conferencing

  5. Creating the Climate for Change Information giving and brokerage Commissioning The Role of the Local Authority Facilitation and support with key processes Strategic Tool for Change Development and Networking Harnessing Technology Working with Key Partners Peer to Peer

  6. Achievements • 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths 59.2% • 5 GCSEs A-C 73.6% • 3 or more A* -A A-level GCEs 12.5% • 3 or more A* -B A-level GCEs 25.7% • 3 or more A*-E level GCEs 81.2%

  7. Challenges • Achievements of Looked after Children • Funding Special Education Needs • Broadband connection—33% 2-10mb 42% limited to 2mb • Distance and geography • Rural poverty—reluctance to claim free school meals

  8. We are doing our best but vulnerable children are losing out Please can we have a fairer share of the cake !

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