Presentation from Academy Information Evening 30.9.14

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Academy: Parent Information Evening 30.10.14

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Conversion date.

The journey so far.

What will happen on conversion?

Uniform proposals.

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Two foundations: - The expertise of ENQUIRE - A group of Good and Outstanding Schools A common purpose: - To ensure all of our schools are extraordinary places for children to learn Our Approach: - Providing challenge and raising aspirations through co-operation and collaboration Our ACADEMY TRUST www.enquirelearningtrust.org

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Conversion date  Originally

January 2014  Then May 2014  Now 1st October  Hopeful for late October, early November  Tameside Local Authority

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What has happened so far?

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Hearing Impaired provision secured and provision enhanced.

Staff have been engaged in learning opportunities with the Enquire Learning Trust.

New name selected by parents.

New logo selected by children.

All staff consulted about the changes.

Agreements with solicitors.

New service contracts in place.

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What will happen on conversion?  Linden

Road Primary School is replaced with Linden Road Academy.  No change to the day-to-day running of the school.  Changes to letter heading, website etc.

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Then what?  Official

Academy Launch. January??  Uniform transition from January 2015  Ofsted Inspection one year from conversion

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Uniform proposals – Why?  Reflect

the changes to the school and our ethos.  Highest expectations and pride in ourselves and the school.  Preparation for high school.  DfE guidance.

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Uniform proposal     

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Retain black skirts, trousers, shorts and pinafores.

Retain green check summer dresses.

Retain black, grey or white socks and tights.

Retain PE kit, black shorts and house t-shirt.

KS2 and KS1- Academy crest V-neck jumper/sweatshirt, tailored shirt and tie, optional Academy crest black blazer.

Foundation stage- Academy crest round- neck sweatshirt and white polo shirt.

Plain black, grey or navy blue waterproof coat.

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Uniform proposal  Good

quality v good value for money  Uniformity  Local supplier- jumper, blazer, tie.  Supermarket – shirts, skirts, trousers etc.

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Uniform discussion  Jumper

or sweatshirt  Jumper colour  Tie  Consultation with parents and pupils October 2014  Phased in from January 2015  Compulsory September 2015

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