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Martin Sim Principal, Salford City College Lead Sponsor – Salford Trust / Salford Academy Trust Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Wednesday 8 May 2013. Background.
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Martin Sim Principal, Salford City College Lead Sponsor – Salford Trust / Salford Academy Trust Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee Wednesday 8 May 2013
Background Collaborative Partnership (18 months in the making)Salford City College Salford Council University of SalfordSalford Trust: Strategic lead; creates business planSalford Academy Trust (SAT); Academies operational management
Salford Academy Trust (SAT) Currently comprises three academies: Albion - secondary Dukesgate - primary Marlborough Road – primaryProcess of evolution, not revolutionLocalism; community “hub”Governance; balancing skills and achieving challenge Accountability – setting standards
Impact on the learning environment Access to “new” capital - £2.646m (6months)Albion – New LRC, dining space extension (£884k)Dukesgate – Playground expansion, heating system replacement (£387k)Marlborough – New windows, replacement infant block- £1375k
Impact on learners High expectations agenda – no excuses! (staff and learners)Raising expectationsLearner VoiceProgression: curriculum “tube map”Links with sponsorContinued improvement in levels of progress and predicted levels of performanceEmphasis on teaching and learning; supporting outstanding delivery
Impact on the community Vision: Academies supported by the sponsor(s) become the hub of their communities.Meet local needs; community voiceProvide opportunities: access to new skills, pre-employmentApprenticeships
Future developments Develop SAT capacityStrategic directionSupport services School improvementOFSTED preparation/managementEmbed the concept of “The Salford Family”
Thank you Any questions?