Fiona Pocock Principal Bosworth Independent College Northampton UK

Fiona Pocock Principal, Bosworth Independent College Northampton, UK

Sharing Best Practice in School Management within the UK context § § § The UK context Changes in Higher Education in the UK The effect of the “bigger picture” on school management Bosworth College’s management structure Regulation and compliance

The UK Context § The Higher Education and Research Bill, April 2017 § § § “The most significant reform to the sector for over 20 years. ” New rigour in public examinations Assuring compliance with regulation

The Higher Education and Research Bill April 2017 § § § To make the quality of teaching transparent To broaden competition To make Higher Education more accessible to more people To assure high quality teaching and good job prospects upon graduation To ensure students receive good value for money To ensure the UK is a world leader in innovation and research

Teaching Excellence Framework § Gold, silver or bronze ratings awarded for: § § § Quality (Quality Assurance Agency judgement) Student Satisfaction (based on National Student Survey scores) Retention Job Prospects / Employability Focus on student outcomes

The Office for Students (OFS) § § A single sector regulator for Higher Education QUALITY assurance – the same high bar is available for all institutions Pro-competition Pro-student choice

More competition! § Degree-awarding powers extended to: § § § New institutions Established employers Universities Minister Jo Johnson says: “Our reforms in the Higher Education and Research Bill will ensure students can choose from a wider range of high-quality specialist institutions that can seek their own degree awarding powers and meet students’ diverse needs; providing employers with the skilled graduates that will drive future productivity and the economic prosperity of our country. " Example: § The four-year engineering degree programme will be delivered at the newly launched Dyson Institute of Technology which is based at Dyson’s Research and Development Campus in Wiltshire. The first cohort of 25 students will start in September 2017.

Jo Johnson, UK Universities Minister says: “More young people than ever are choosing to go to university, with record application rates for 18 -year-olds this year as well as those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The reforms we are bringing in through the Higher Education and Research Bill will mean people choosing to go to university in the future will benefit from more choice and universities will have a duty to do more to promote equal opportunities. “This government is committed to supporting all young people to reach their full potential – whether that is going to university, starting an apprenticeship or taking up a technical qualification. ”

Schools § § The quality of British education A rigorous examination system Qualifications that are portable and an international currency School managers like Higher Education providers must focus on student outcomes

Development of School Services § § § Acknowledge that education is driven by and must respond to economic needs Parents and students expect MORE Bosworth was awarded a Service Excellence Award § § § Feedback from parents and students Respond to feedback Constant reflection Spirit of improvement Staff attitudes and positive teamworking

A-level and GCSE reform in England § § Increased rigour Greater emphasis on linear examinations Wider range of qualifications and providers Students choose quality institutions which demonstrate success in exams

GCSEs § § Mathematics, English Language and English Literature Other subjects to follow New grading system: 9 – 1 Summer exams except for November re-takes in Maths and English

A-levels § § Teaching started in September 2015 for some subjects Final subjects are being reformed now Linear specifications AS is de-coupled from A-level

More rigour but soft skills remain important § Education in the UK values: § § Problem-solving Application of learning to unseen problems Collaboration Questioning

“Teachers value my opinion. ”

Bosworth Values Our aim is to nurture and educate every student in our community whatever his or her ability, culture, ethnicity or social background. We seek to encourage each student to grow in confidence, to cultivate a life-long curiosity for the world around us, to communicate with enthusiasm, work collaboratively and contribute to our community with commitment and creativity. We aim to promote academic excellence tempered by care and concern for those around us.

Regulation of Schools Ofsted or § Independent Schools Inspectorate § http: //www. isi. net/site/downloads/Handbook. Inspection. Framewor k 201609. pdf

The Independent School Standards Regulations § § § § § Quality of Education provided Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Welfare, health and safety of pupils Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors Premises of and accommodation at schools Provision of information Manner in which complaints are handled Quality of leadership and management of schools The National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/uksi/2014/3283/pdfs/uksi_20143283_en. pd f

National Minimum Boarding Standards § § § § Induction and support Health and well-being Contact with parents Accommodation Safety, Fire drills Food and drinks Possessions Activities and free time Child protection, staff recruitment and checks Promoting positive behaviour and relationships Staffing and supervision Securing boarders’ views Complaints https: //www. gov. uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachmen t_data/file/416186/20150319_nms_bs_standards. pdf

Governance at Bosworth Proprietor Advisory Board Group Executive Director Principal

Fiona’s Teams Head of Boarding IT Consultant Principal Vice Principal Values Compliance Business Development Public Relations Representation with External Bodies Head of Centre Health & Safety Human Resources Finance Manager and Head of Administration Director of International Admissions & Marketing Estates Manager Assistant Principal House Parents Supervisors Restaurant Cleaning Staff Admissions Advisors Assistant Principal

This looks neat and simple! Vice Principal Assistant Principal Heads of Department Teachers Assistant Principal Course Directors Learning and Behaviour Manager Assistant Course Directors Personal Tutors Higher Education Team

In practice, all the teams interact. Assistant Principal Heads of Department Vice Principal Course Directors Learning and Behaviour Manager Assistant Course Directors Assistant Principal Exams Admissions Principal Teachers Maintenance Boarding Admin Timetabling

Where are the students?

Managing the whole package § § § Teachers Personal Tutors Boarding Staff Nurse Designated Safeguarding Lead Other staff

The School Leader’s Role § § Share best practice! Believe in the values Hold it all together! Smile!