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Consultation Outcomes. This online survey (13 June – 2 July 2013) was open to all Somerset schools and academies. Here is a summary of the completed responses received. Infant & First Schools = 13 Primary, Junior & Middle Schools = 46 Secondary Schools = 11 Special & Other Schools = 3
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Consultation Outcomes This online survey (13 June – 2 July 2013) was open to all Somerset schools and academies. Here is a summary of the completed responses received. • Infant & First Schools = 13 • Primary, Junior & Middle Schools = 46 • Secondary Schools = 11 • Special & Other Schools = 3 • Governors = 3 In total 78 completed responses were received (some schools submitted more than one user response, and one non-school response was received)
Summary of responses by question • Question 1: Initial analysis and stakeholder feedback has suggested that the following services could be considered as being “in-scope”. Please indicate (using the drop-down menus) whether you would wish to access more or less of each service over the next two to three years, or about the same, or whether this service area is not a priority for your school: Schools HR
Schools Finance e-Learning & Information Management
Health & Safety Contract Support
Supply Mutual Fund Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (inc. Somerset Leadership College)
Outdoor Learning (Kilve & Charterhouse) Somerset Music and the Music Hub
Arts Education Network Resources for Learning
School improvement inc. Facilitated school to school support, support for Raising Achievement Plans, supported challenge for individual schools Support for partnerships, collaborations and potential to develop beyond just central funding for Associations
SEN Statutory Assessment and Casework Governor Support
Autism and Communication Support Services Support for Vulnerable Groups e.g. Travellers, those with English as an additional language, looked after children etc.
Attendance/Education Welfare Service Education Psychology Service
Learning Sensory Physical Service Access and Admissions Service
Question 2: Please rank the following statements by how important they are to you and your school. (1 = very important, 4 = not at all important) “There is a shared vision between LA, schools and service provider.”
“Existing valued services are preserved.” “Prices for services are relatively stable.”
“Prices cover full cost of service provision and planned developments to provide ongoing financial viability.” “Services are of high quality.”
“Ongoing service delivery makes effective use of expertise across LA staff and schools.” “Service managers and staff have delegated autonomy and freedom to innovate in order to improve the service to schools.”
“School service are organised as part of a coherent schools service organisation, providing a ‘one stop shop’.” “A school services organisation has the ability to act as a Sponsor for new academies and free schools.”
“Service providers are able to access other funding sources and sell outside the County.” “Schools have access to a variety of separate service providers.”
“Services are available through a single comprehensive catalogue and ordering system.” “Any surplus generated from traded services is reinvested in Somerset children and young people.”
“An external partner is involved, bringing additional expertise and investment.”