The Learning Partnership
It is vital that the plans for Hull’s schools are not drawn up by just a few people. The skills and experience of everyone involved in education in Hull must be taken into account. That is why a new Learning Partnership involving a wide range of advisors from across the City was formed to consider education provision in Hull. It has focused on meeting the needs of every child to make sure they are included, can learn about things that interest them, can be helped to get the very best out of school and can become our workers and leaders of the future.
The following people have worked together to produce the ideas in this booklet.
Members of the Learning Partnership/Stakeholders
• Headteachers of Secondary Schools • Roman Catholic Diocese • Headteachers of Special Schools • Humber Sports Partnership • Headteachers of Primary Schools • Director of Children and Young • Heads of Pupil Referral Units People’s Services • Chairs of Governors of Secondary • Head of Learning, Leisure & Schools Achievement, Development and • Chairs of Governors of Special Schools Renewal Services Chairs of Governors of Primary Schools • Head Of Skills For Employability • Chairs of Governors/Management Board • Senior Managers of the City Council of Pupil Referral Units • Local Strategic Partnership • Wyke & Wilberforce Sixth Form Colleges • Gateway Housing Renewal • Hull College • Regeneration Partners • University of Hull • Local Business Partners • Learning and Skills Council • Sports, Arts & Culture Organisations • Church of England Diocese • BSF Team
We would also like to thank all the political groups on the Council and the City’s three Members of Parliament who have also been consulted and offered suggestions in the drawing up of these plans.
Now the learning partnership wants to hear from you!
1 Introducing “Building Our Future”
Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is a government scheme that will see over £220m invested in Hull’s schools. This Consultation Plan provides details of the improvements being suggested for Hull’s secondary and special schools.
The funding is an investment in Hull’s school buildings which will ensure we have new facilities across the City aimed at transforming teaching and learning in Hull. Although buildings are important, so is good teaching, classroom discipline and a strong school ethos which makes sure the right subjects are being taught. To get this right we are committed to the continuous improvement of learning NOW for all children .
The plan is to have the first two Academies open by September 2011, with all other secondary schools improved and modernised by September 2013 and all schools in the programme completed by September 2015. As a result:
• You will notice a real difference and improvement to your child’s school • All future schools will offer first class standards • Schools across the City will work together to help each other to improve • Primary, secondary and post-16 education will be more joined-up • High quality teachers will want to stay and come to teach in Hull • Every child will have their own “learning file” to get them more involved • Children will have more fun in our schools
The Learning Partnership now wants to hear your views on their ideas. You will find a ‘response’ page enclosed and details of some key consultation events, which we hope you can attend. We look forward to your views and to using them to start to make the improvements which you, your family and Hull deserve!
Councillor Mike Ross Nigel Richardson Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Director of Children & Lifelong Learning Young People’s Services