The coalition government has made some significant decisions around educational policy which will change and re-shape the English education system. Of greatest significance is the move to give schools greater freedoms and controls by asking schools rated as Good with Outstanding features or Outstanding to become academies and take the lead in providing educational excellence.
The Governing Body and Head Teacher are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of educational provision at Victoria Dock Primary School for the benefit of the children. As such, investigations have begun, looking at the possible benefits of converting to Academy status – so far, only positive things have been discovered.
Having Academy status will provide the school with the independence from the Local Authority and offer the freedom to determine how best to allocate resources and control the quality of services. As an Academy, the school will be in charge of their our budget and spend the enhanced funding directly on the children at Victoria Dock Primary School. Victoria Dock Primary School has always been, and will continue to be, about the children.
Victoria Dock Primary School’s Governing Body will continue to investigate the benefits of the school converting to Academy status (and any possible negatives). Findings will be published on this page, keeping you fully informed of the progress being made. It is important for us to state that the school ethos, practices and values of the school will remain. Becoming an Academy is about independence and budget; our staff and children will continue just as they have been doing, if not better!
Please comment below as your thoughts and questions are invaluable.
More information can be found on the Department for Education website at: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/typesofschools/academies/whatisanacademy
Questions and responses from the consultation meeting with parents: Questions and Responses – Parents
Unfortunaely we will not be able to attend the meeting on thursday, however I would be very interested to know what (if any) implications becoming an academy would have on the Admissions Process. I assume that Hull City Council will still have overall control. Would it give us any more chance of the school being able to extend?
Many thanks.
The admissions process remains with the authority as assumed. With regards extending – still unsure but whatever happens the interests of all children is of paramount importance and the key driver.
Following link from above, under FAQ there is question about supporting another school as part of converting to academy status. Does it apply to Victoria Dock Primary School as well or only secondary schools who would like to convert to academies? Do we have to support another school?
Schools such as Victoria Dock do have to support another school as part of converting to academy status. This is something which should be mutually beneficial, sharing good practice and looking to raise standards wherever possible.