Andy Street 8 Greenfield Crescent Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3BE
Dear Mr Street
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
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17 February 2017 Anthea McIntyre MEP The Chapel Wythall Estate Walford Ross on Wye HR9 5SD
Dear Ms McIntyre
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
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Beverley Nielsen Birmingham City University City North Campus Birmingham B42 2SU
Dear Ms Nielsen
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Bill Etheridge MEP 2 High Holborn Dudley DY3 1SR
Dear Mr Etheridge
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Caroline Spelman MP Constituency Office 631 Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1AR
Dear Ms Spelman
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Christine Quinn Department for Education Piccadilly Gate Store Street Manchester M1 2WD
Dear Ms Quinn
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Cllr Ade Adeyemo C/o Solihull MBC Manor Square Solihull West Mids B91 3QB
Dear Cllr Adeyemo
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Councillor James Burn c/o Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Manor Square Solihull West Midlands B91 3QB
Dear Councillor Burn
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Cllr John O'Shea Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr O'Shea
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Cllr Julie Hulland 282 Warwick Road Solihull West Mids B92 7AF
Dear Cllr Hulland
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Cllr Lynda Clinton Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr Clinton
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Cllr Mick Brown Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr Brown
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Cllr Mike Sharpe BEM Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr Sharpe
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Cllr Roger Harmer Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr Harmer
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Cllr Stewart Stacey Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Cllr Stacey
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Cllr Tony Ludlow 197 Richmond Road Solihull West Mids B92 7SA
Dear Cllr Ludlow
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Mr Colin Diamond CBE Executive Director of Education Birmingham Education Department Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB
Dear Mr Diamond
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Daniel Dalton MEP Office S4, Berkeley House 6-8 The Square, Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 1EB
Dear Mr Dalton
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Ninestiles Academy Trust 20th February 2017
17 February 2017
Jack Dromey MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA
Dear Mr Dromey
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 James Carver MEP Unit 1 12 Lisle Avenue Kidderminster DY11 7DL
Dear Mr Carver
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Jess Phillips MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA
Dear Ms Phillips
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Jill Seymour MEP Independence House 27 Bridge Road Wellington Shropshire TF1 1ED
Dear Ms Seymour
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Julian Knight MP Constituency Office 631 Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1AR
Dear Mr Knight
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017 Neena Gill MEP Terry Duffy House 1 Thomas Street West Bromwich B70 6NT
Dear Ms Gill
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Pete Durnell 18 Farm Avenue Oldbury West Midlands B68 8PW
Dear Mr Durnell
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
17 February 2017
Roger Godsiff MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA
Dear Mr Godsiff
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
Sion Simon Terry Duffy House Thomas Street West Bromwich West Midlands B70 6NT
Dear Mr Simon
Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull
I am writing to advise you that a consultation is currently underway on proposals regarding Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull. The consultation programme is being undertaken by Clarke Associates UK Ltd, an independent communications company, on behalf of Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College Solihull.
The College plans to convert to an academy under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, which would see it dissolve and transfer its property, rights and liabilities to Ninestiles Academy Trust.
The College proposes to join the Trust in August 2017, creating a pioneering ‘all-through’ Multi- Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country.
The Trust and College began talks to merge in early 2015, while a Government review of Further Education provision for Birmingham and Solihull later the same year recommended the College converts to an academy and joins the Trust.
Following extensive financial and legal due diligence, the Boards of both the College and Trust voted in December 2016 in favour of pursuing the merger and submitted formal applications to the Department for Education.
The aim is to create a Trust which will boost both the aspirations and attainment of those living in the communities they serve, and to offer young people and their families access to the best possible education from age 3 to 19.
The Trust would create new career development opportunities for existing staff, while helping to attract the best educational practitioners in the country. The merger would allow the Trust to continue to grow and prosper, making it more financially stable and robust in order for it to run effective services despite economically challenging times facing the education sector.
The new Trust will have the scale, resources and profile to initiate significant new developments and partnerships with regional employers and Higher Education establishments, leveraging a further set of opportunities for young people.
The consultation ends on March 20th and all views expressed will be collated and shared with the Boards of both the College and the Trust. These views will help the Boards to reach a decision as to whether to continue with plans for the College to convert to an academy and join the Trust. A final decision will be made by the Secretary of State for Education.
A community consultation meeting is due to be held at The Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AD, between 5pm and 7pm on March 9th, providing an opportunity to ask questions and share views.
For more information about the consultation visit www.ca-education.co.uk
To take part in the consultation complete the online survey at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merger- consultation/
Alternatively, you can have your say by emailing [email protected] or calling 0121 702 2525.
I send with this correspondence a copy of the public notice regarding this consultation, which has appeared in the Birmingham Mail, Solihull News and the Daily Telegraph.
Yours faithfully,
David Clarke Managing Director Clarke Associates UK Limited
Encs
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