Strategic Plan
2015 -2018
Contents
Pete Anstey, Chair of Directors Washwood Heath Multi Academy
Trust
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Introduction
Welcome to the 2015-18 Strategic Plan for Washwood Heath Multi Academy
Trust by Bev Mabey, Executive Head Teacher
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
Our Mission
Our Values
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Our Strategic Vision
The Role of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
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Our Family of Academy Schools
Washwood Heath Academy
Brownmead Academy
Saltley Academy
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust Governance
Structure
Responsibilities
How we are able to secure improvements in Teaching, Learning
and Assessment
Self Evaluation
School Improvement Strategy
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust Priorities 2015-18
Summary of Priorities
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust – Head Office
Head Office and School Responsibilities
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The Head Office Team
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Find out more about the Trust
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Pete Anstey, Chair of Directors - Washwood Health
Multi Academy Trust
The objectives of the
Washwood Heath Multi
Academy Trust are
focused on providing the
best possible learning
opportunities for the
young people within the
area we serve. This
Strategic Plan provides
the opportunity to
articulate to all our
stakeholders how we are
planning for the
development of all
aspects of the work
needed to deliver our
objectives. The buildings
and infrastructure for
learning set the
environment within which
learning takes place, it
needs to be fit for
purpose, safe and provide
a stimulating place for
learning. Staffing and
support needs to be of
the highest quality, well
informed and led and
professionally developed
to continuously improve
their performance. The
Multi Academy Trust will
provide the people and
services needed to
administer, organise and
deliver the provision.
Leadership will take note
of the changing social,
political and economic
climate to predict change
as well as exploring best
practise in all aspects of
delivery.
The planning for
delivering the outcomes
described, must be done
in the climate of an
inconsistent and
challenging economic and
political climate where
funding is not always
predictable. We (the
trustees) must ensure
delivery of the service to
our community. Continuity
of and quality of provision
are the first principles we
will maintain. This plan
sets out how the
objectives are to be
achieved over the next
three years and is the
visible commitment to
deliver.
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A message from Bev Mabey, Executive Head Teacher
of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
It is great pleasure that
I welcome you to the
Washwood Heath Multi
Academies’ Trust
(WHMAT) Strategic Plan
for 2015-18. Currently we
are a family of 4 schools
(2 Secondary and 2
Primary).
‘We are stronger working
together in partnership’ is
the underlying principle
and moral purpose of the
WHMAT. We are a family
of schools serving a
discrete community within
this great city of
Birmingham. The schools
are fully inclusive and
serve a very rich and
diverse community of
cultures and faiths. Each
of the schools is unique in
its own identity but the
strong links between the
schools has enabled high
quality collaboration to
ensure the continued
successes of everyone in
the partnership.
At the heart of all the
trust is the focus on
school improvement, staff
development and ensuring
that our young people
attain the best possible
development and
outcomes ensuring that
our young people develop
into well rounded citizens
of the future who will be
able to contribute and
sustain the growth of
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the community in which
they live. The trust
supports all 3 schools to
respond positively to the
ever changing landscape
of education ensuring
that we maintain high
standards of provision
and experience for all our
young people.
The development of
independent, confident
young learners is the
prime focus of all schools
within the MAT through
providing excellent
teaching and learning
opportunities through an
enriched curriculum that
meets the needs of all of
our students. We are fully
committed to developing a
‘thirst’ for learning
beyond their school years,
providing them with high
quality information and
guidance to make the
right career choices as
they enter the next phase
in their education. Our
young people are more
confident, self-assured
with a clear sense of
personal direction.
The trust is also fully
committed to providing an
exciting and appropriate
environment in which our
young people can learn and
grow whilst feeling safe.
We ensure that we offer
a wide and varied range of
professional development
for the staff at all levels
of role and responsibility.
Leadership development
is a key focus and
strength of the MAT.
Additionally the trust
accepts fully the
responsibility for robust
financial and resource
management ensuring
value for money at this
economically difficult
time for us all.
We are a family of
schools open to growth
over the next 12 months
to expand our provision
for Primary. As the trust
develops there is no
doubt that we will
continue to have a
positive impact on all
stakeholders within our
local community.
Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you would
like to find out more
about the WH MAT.
Mrs Bev Mabey
Mission:
Values:
Learning to succeed is what Washwood
Heath Multi Academy Trust is about: a
passion for and love of learning with the
drive and motivation to succeed.
We have four pillars for success:
Our aim is for students to fulfil their
limitless potential through perseverance
and effort, to recognise that excellence
is a habit not an act (Aristotle). Staff
are highly trained and here to support,
guide and inspire students to continue
their learning after school and when
they do leave our schools, to do so with
the confidence to see the world as an
opportunity.
We aim to provide the best
opportunities for learning and a climate
within which a sense of moral
responsibility is clear and that each
child recognises that humanity and the
common good is a key aim for all.
Students who achieve in the top 20%
of similar schools, who go on to fulfil
their highest aspiration and are seen
as ambassadors for the school and
positive role models in the community.
Staff for whom we are the employer of
choice, providing a great place in which
to work and an environment where they
can be the best.
Parents/Carers who know that
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
really cares about their children,
recognise that it has effective
strategies to meet individual needs and
for whom the School is the natural
choice to entrust the education of their
children.
A Community for whom we are a partner
of choice which improve outcomes locally,
regionally, nationally and globally.
By the time our students leave the Washwood Multi Academy Trust they will be
literate, numerate confident young people with high aspirations, independent
learning skills and a sense of moral responsibility.
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The Role of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
Our Strategic vision
As a result of working together with a shared moral purpose and set of principles we are
stronger together to deliver a high quality provision and outcomes for all our young people
whilst maintaining our unique identities
•We are a family of local schools
•Excellence in Teaching and Learning
•Innovative and enriched curriculum with a breadth to meet the needs and provide an
enhanced experience for all
•The development of independent, confident young learners
•Strong support and collaboration for Behaviour Management within the partnership
•Support of the leadership in the development and delivery of SIP, SEF and M and E
•Shared ownership of provision within the community shared responsibility for
nurturing community cohesion
•Shared ownership responsibility and a commitment for the development and well being
of every individual within the MAT
•Opportunity to collaborate and share expertise across the MAT at all levels
•Excellent Head Office provision
•Leadership development is a key focus of the MAT
•We believe strongly in celebrating diversity and an equality of opportunity for all
• To nurture creative and innovative solutions to maintain capacity and future
sustainability of all the Academies within the MAT
•The MAT will secure value for money through the economic, efficient and effective
use of the resources it deploys in order to achieve its objectives.
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Our Family of Academy Schools:
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust was formed in November 2014. The trust now
comprises of three academies: Washwood Heath Academy, Brownmead Academy and
Saltley Academy.
Washwood Heath Academy – Mrs Heather McLachlan Head of Academy
Washwood Heath Academy is a large 11-18 academy with 1400 students, 150 in the Sixth
Form. The majority of our students are from minority ethnic backgrounds and we have a
high proportion of them who speak English as an additional language. We are passionate
about supporting and challenging our students and staff to be creative, resilient, team
players and pride ourselves on being open-minded and respectful of all cultures and
backgrounds that make up our diverse learning community, a key value within the
WHMAT. In addition to academic excellence, our students are expected to take risks and
participate in a range of activities, from sports to art and music and we have a strong
belief in helping others, reflected in the number of charity and leadership events run and
supported by students. Our 'family' ethos and values means that students and staff
respect one another and feel responsible for lending a helping hand, especially within our
vertical form groups.
Brownmead Academy – Mr Ashley Winters Head of Academy
Brownmead is a one-form entry primary school with 210 children, catering for ages
between 4 to 11 years old. We are a popular school and offer our families a supportive and
caring environment, where children are allowed to grow and develop to become the best
citizens they can be. We offer a broad curriculum with an emphasis on enjoyment and
provide children with many opportunities for enriching life experiences. Our aim is to give
our community the aspirations to achieve together.
Saltley Academy – Mr Pete Weir Head of Academy
Saltley Academy is a mixed comprehensive school of 1014 students, aged 11-16. The school
was created on 1st March 2015. Since the Trust was first involved in the school, it made
progress towards leaving special measures, which occurred on conversion. The Academy
has already developed a reputation for creative and effective strategies for engaging with
issues such as 'British Values'. The team ethos of the Academy community has also
contributed to a very successful recruitment programme for September, with the
Academy fully staffed with a healthy mixture of experience and colleagues at the early
stages of their career.
Mrs McLachlan
Mr Winters
Mr Weir
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust Governance
Governance:
•All schools within the trust will have a Local Governing Body, operating under a scheme
of delegation from the trust
•Up to five Local Governing Body Chairs will be Directors and attend Board of Directors
meetings to ensure a clear reporting process
•The Chair of each Local Governing Body is appointed by the Trust Board
MEMEBERS
4 x Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
14 x Directors to include up to 5 Chairs from
LGBs
Finance, Audit and General
Purposes
Strategic Group
Staffing and Pay
Strategic Group
Brownmead LGB
Saltley LGB
Washwood Heath LGB
Chair
1 x Head Teacher
3 x Community
2 x Elected Staff
2 x Elected Parents
Chair
1 x Head of Academy
2 x Community
3 x Elected Staff
2 x Elected Parents
Chair
1 x Head of Academy
2 x Community
3 x Elected Staff
2 x Elected Parents
Gossey Lane LGB
Chair
1x Head Teacher
2 x Community
2 x Elected Staff
2 x Elected Parents
Leadership, Achievement and
Behaviour
Strategic Group
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Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust –
Governance
The Members will be responsible for:
•Winding up the trust
•Amend the Articles of Association
•Appoint Members/Directors, remove Directors
•Holding the directors to account for the effective discharge of their duties
The Directors will be responsible and accountable for the strategic priorities of the
trust. They will:•Agree targets for student and pupil achievement
•Agree the budgets for schools in the trust
•Monitor rag rated school action plans
•Ensure each school curriculum is relevant and broadly based
•Appoint all teaching staff on Leadership Scale and Support Staff on Grade 6 or
above in conjunction with Local Governing Bodies
Review performance and pay of Head Teacher/Head of Academy’s in conjunction with
Chairs of Local Governing Bodies
The Directors will delegate the following to the Local Governing Bodies of each school
in the trust:•Preparing, monitoring and securing targets for pupil and school achievement
•Preparing, monitoring and managing the budget
•Monitoring and reviewing the curriculum for pupils and students
•Monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning
•Reviewing the pupil/student experience
•Appointing all staff except Head Teachers, teaching staff on Leadership Scale and
Support Staff on Grade 6 or above
•Implementation of the Pay Policy in line with that agreed by the Directors
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How we are able to secure improvements in Teaching, Learning and
Assessment
Self Evaluation
Our aim is to support all of our schools to be judged by Ofsted as at least good with the
capacity to become outstanding.
Once per year, each of our schools will be subject to an Ofsted style review of its work
that will be initiated by the Washwood Heath MAT Board, involving the Executive Head
Teacher and external consultants.
Formal reviews of each school’s progress towards agreed targets are presented to the
respective Local Governing Body of each school on a regular (termly) basis and received by
the Washwood Heath MAT Board at least three times per year.
At a local level, governors from each of the schools within the Washwood Heath MAT will
play an active role in monitoring the quality of learning and teaching and outcomes for
learners. Through regular training across all of the schools within the Washwood Heath
MAT, governors will be supported to question and challenge information presented to
them; gaining the level of awareness and understanding that will enable them to accurately
judge their school’s capacity for further improvement. Our monitoring processes will
continuously inform self-evaluation and planning within each of our schools.
These will include:
•tracking of learner progress and planned interventions to support each learner’s
success
•analysis of attendance and punctuality (with a consistent strategy agreed across all of
our schools to reduce persistent absence)
•analysis of data relating to learners’ behaviour and safety
•scrutiny of learners’ work
•analysis of standards of learning and teaching (including moderated lesson observations
to ensure consistent judgements about standards across all of our schools).
•learning walks involving senior and middle leaders and governors
•evidence that professional development programmes are directly linked to the
outcomes of lesson observations and appraisal objectives
•detailed analysis of outcomes for learners
•consultation with students, staff and parents across our schools and partners across
our wider community (this will be done through formally constituted groups, focus
groups and surveys arranged throughout the year).
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School Improvement Strategy
We will start by getting to know our academies. This will include data analysis, looking at all
documentation including RAISE online and Ofsted reports and undertaking an in-school
audit of provision. An integrated approach will be undertaken alongside the academy,
taking full account of their own self-evaluation and identified priorities. We will also
establish the academy’s own areas of strength and expertise that can be shared across
Washwood Heath MAT and in particular, the skills of staff within the academy.
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Summary of Washwood Heath Multi
Academy Trust Priorities 2015-18
Our Mission
Quality of Teaching
Learning to succeed is what
Washwood Heath Multi Academy
Trust is about: a passion for and
love of learning with the drive
and motivation to succeed.
Ensure that best practice is
shared across all of our schools
and that every teacher aspires to
be outstanding
Student Attainment and
Achievement
Ensure that the attainment and
progress of learners in all of our
schools is above the national
average
Behaviour and safety of
students
Develop an intolerance of bullying
across all of our schools so that
every learner across the campus
feels happy and safe
Estates/Resources
Safeguarding
Washwood Heath Multi Academy
Trust is committed to
Safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all its students.
Leadership and Management
Ensure that Governance in all of
our schools is well informed and
supports accurate and
perceptive self-evaluation.
Improve Washwood Heath Multi
Academy Trust facilities. by:
Providing and maintaining a safe
and comfortable working
environment , conducive to
student learning and teacher
performamce.
Value for Money
Ensure that each of our schools
is well supported and adequately
resourced to ensure the best
outcomes for learners
Support the recruitment and
retention of high quality staff
Embed appraisal so that every
member of staff feels valued
and well supported to excel at
their job
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Please refer to each academy’s
respective improvement plan for
more detail on how member
schools will meet support in
meeting these priorities.
Head Office Responsibilities
School Responsibilities
Strategic direction & education research
Day to day management
Strategic school improvement planning
Produce and deliver School Improvement
Plan (SIP)
Corporate policies
School specific policies
MAT and Governance administration
Local Governing Body support
Company Secretary duties
Financial statutory accounts
Audit - internal and external
DFE / EFA financial returns
Maintenance of school accounts
Implement and manage school financial
controls
Head Office returns (financial & nonfinancial)
Legal - corporate
Legal - specific cases
Financial systems implementation
Financial systems user licences
Strategic procurement
Operational procurement
Tax planning and HMRC returns
VAT administration
Strategic HR planning
School HR services
Estate management
Site management
Admissions Policy and planning
Admissions administration
Insurances
Risk management co-ordination
Maintain risk register and proactively
manage risk
Bank services and mandates
Banking and bank reconciliations
Payroll account management
Payroll monitoring
TPS and LGPS pension returns
Pensions monitoring
Employee benefit administration
Budget co-ordination and consolidation
Budget preparation
MAT budget monitoring
School budget monitoring
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The MAT Head Office Team
Mrs Bev Mabey
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Delroy Bramwell
Estates Manager
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Mr Jon Cale
Finance Director
Mr David Mabey
Resource Manager
Mrs Angela Sutheran
Company Secretary
Find out more about the Trust:
There are many ways you can stay in touch with us and what we are doing;
The MAT website contains information and updates about the Trust
Heads of Academies meet with the Executive Head Teacher on a regular basis
The minutes from Local Governing Body meetings are posted on each academy’s
website
For further information about the Trust call Angela Sutheran, Company Secretary on 0121
675 0536
15
Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AS
0121 675 0536