Andy Street 8 Greenfield Crescent Edgbaston B15 3BE

Dear Mr Street

Re: Ninestiles Academy Trust and The Sixth Form College

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

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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

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17 February 2017

Caroline Spelman MP Constituency Office 631 Warwick Road Solihull 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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