From: WHITE, Sue
Dear Leo and Sue
I’ve rearranged the meeting between Martin and you, Kim and the SP Chair of Trust, for Thursday 19 April from 3.00 – 4.00 in Watford.
Grateful if you could let me know if OK for you (Leo I’m assuming it will be you as Sue is on leave?)
Many thanks
Sue
Sue White Team Leader, North West London / South Central Region Academies Regional Delivery Group Tel: 020 7340 7189 | Ext: x307189 | Mobile: 07748 714949
3rd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT Floor 3, 34 Clarendon Road,
Watford WD17 1JJ Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: Jacqueline Freeman
Hi Hayley
As discussed this morning Cllr Dixon can attend for the last 20 minutes of the meeting tomorrow to talk about Sandye Place. Can you let me know if this is okay?
Jacquie
From: WORF, Hayley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 24 July 2017 11:24 To: Sue Harrison; Victor Wan Cc: Jacqueline Freeman; Subject: RSC meeting with Central Bedfordshire - Friday 28 July at 9am - agenda and attendees
Hi all,
Martin and I are looking forward to seeing you on Friday.
Please see below the proposed agenda for the meeting:
• Introductions / updates from Central Bedfordshire – new personnel etc. (We can clarify roles in the RSC office here too) • Academy conversions – how can we work better together? • 3 to 2 tier plan update • Legacy project update – impact on Houghton Regis Academy • SATs to MATs • Lawnside Lower School • 2017 KS2 headline data • Strategic School Improvement Fund • AOB
Is there anything else you would like to add to this agenda?
Could you also confirm who will attend from Central Bedfordshire? Will Cllr Steve Dixon and the new starter join us? (Apologies, I have forgotten your new member of staff’s name!)
To confirm the attendees from our side – both Martin Post (RSC) and I will be there on Friday.
Thanks in advance – looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Hayley Worf North West London & South Central Academies Regional Delivery Group
Department for Education Great Smith Street London, SW1P 3BT
T: 0207 227 5336 (ext: 375336) E: [email protected]
Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: MCCLURE, Sara
Dear Leo
Thank you for sending forward this information, I have returned today from annual leave so I will review and discuss with Sue.
Thanks Sara
Sara McClure North West London & South Central Acdamies Regional Delivery Group Level 3 Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street SW1P 3BT
Tel: 0207 783 8659 Ext: 338659
Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: Leo Jones [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 09 March 2018 14:09 To: MCCLURE, Sara
Subject: Sandy School Place requirements and Sandy Place Importance: High
Dear Sara
When we spoke in February half term, you asked me to provide information for you on the surplus of places in the Sandy area and the impact that this was having now and in the future based on our forecast for Sandy Place Academy, with this information supporting you in developing your business case for the Minister on the future of Sandy Place Academy.
Please find attached the information that we discussed. We have shared this with the school and I would like to put on record my appreciation for how they have worked with us over the last few weeks in particular given the very sensitive and difficult conversations we have been having to have regarding the future of the school as we seek to find a solution that is in the best interests of children in the school and the wider area.
As we have discussed and the attached shows, there is a surplus of places which according to our analysis is not going to recover in the near or medium term. This means that there is a viability issue for a school in the area with the biggest impact felt at Sandy Place.
I am aware you are awaiting the formal publication of the Ofsted inspection before your report is finalised, but I hope this information is helpful based on our earlier conversation. As you will also be aware, offer day is the middle of April so this is a key date we are working towards in terms of having clarity over the future of the school and being able to best support the students there presently and those who have put it down as a preference for September.
For note – the school in red on the final page is shown that way as it is a Bedford Borough School.
I will be in touch further next week with Sue White to discuss further,
Best Regards
Leo
LEO JONES Deputy Director, Education and Transformation Children’s Services
Central Bedfordshire Council Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LF Direct Dial: 0300 300 4218 | Internal: 74218 | Email: [email protected]
From: Jacqueline Freeman
Hi Sophy
The calendar invitation from Sue came in just after I sent my email to you.
Many thanks for your help.
Jacquie
From: DAVIES, Sophy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 27 March 2018 15:50 To: Jacqueline Freeman Subject: RE: Telephone call with Martin Post
Hello Jacquie,
An invite for a phone call with Sue White and Judith Fuller has just been sent to Leo Jones, I understand they have been in conversation today about this.
As Sue and Judith are representing the RSC on behalf of Martin Post I hope this is sufficient.
Kind regards
Sophy Davies | Data and programme unit team leader North-West London and South Central | Academies Regional Delivery Group Please note, I do not work alternate Fridays. More information can be found in my calendar.
From: Jacqueline Freeman
Dear Sophy
Would you be able to help with my request below regarding a telephone conversation with Martin Post?
Thanks
Jacquie
From: Jacqueline Freeman Sent: 27 March 2018 15:39 To: '[email protected]' Subject: FW: Telephone call with Martin Post
Dear Lauren
Would you be able to assist with the email below that I sent to Jodie?
I am on leave tomorrow so would be grateful if you could let me know this afternoon.
Many thanks
Jacquie
From: Jacqueline Freeman Sent: 27 March 2018 15:32 To: 'RIGDEN, Jodie' Subject: Telephone call with Martin Post
Hi Jodie
I called earlier this afternoon but was advised you were away from your desk.
Leo Jones would like to speak to Martin tomorrow if possible, regarding Sandye Place Academy. Can you let me know if Martin is available?
Many thanks
Jacquie
Jacqueline Freeman Personal Assistant to Leo Jones Deputy Director, Education and Transformation Children’s Services Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable LU6 1LF Direct dial 0300 300 5598 | Internal 75598 | Mobile 07391 412686 | [email protected]
From: Leo jones
Subject: Sandy School Place requirements and Sandy Place Importance: High
Dear Sara
When we spoke in February half term, you asked me to provide information for you on the surplus of places in the Sandy area and the impact that this was having now and in the future based on our forecast for Sandy Place Academy, with this information supporting you in developing your business case for the Minister on the future of Sandy Place Academy.
Please find attached the information that we discussed. We have shared this with the school and I would like to put on record my appreciation for how they have worked with us over the last few weeks in particular given the very sensitive and difficult conversations we have been having to have regarding the future of the school as we seek to find a solution that is in the best interests of children in the school and the wider area.
As we have discussed and the attached shows, there is a surplus of places which according to our analysis is not going to recover in the near or medium term. This means that there is a viability issue for a school in the area with the biggest impact felt at Sandy Place.
I am aware you are awaiting the formal publication of the Ofsted inspection before your report is finalised, but I hope this information is helpful based on our earlier conversation. As you will also be aware, offer day is the middle of April so this is a key date we are working towards in terms of having clarity over the future of the school and being able to best support the students there presently and those who have put it down as a preference for September.
For note – the school in red on the final page is shown that way as it is a Bedford Borough School.
I will be in touch further next week with Sue White to discuss further,
Best Regards
Leo
LEO JONES Deputy Director, Education and Transformation Children’s Services
Central Bedfordshire Council Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LF Direct Dial: 0300 300 4218 | Internal: 74218 | Email: [email protected]
From: WHITE, Sue
Yes that’s fine Leo, I’m around on Tuesday morning (but out on a visit from 2.00pm)
Sue
Sue White Team Leader, North West London / South Central Region Academies Regional Delivery Group Tel: 020 7340 7189 | Ext: x307189 | Mobile: 07748 714949
3rd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT Floor 3, 34 Clarendon Road,
Watford WD17 1JJ Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: WHITE, Sue
Here you are Leo.
Sue
Sue White Team Leader, North West London / South Central Region Academies Regional Delivery Group Tel: 020 7340 7189 | Ext: x307189 | Mobile: 07748 714949
3rd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT Floor 3, 34 Clarendon Road,
Watford WD17 1JJ Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: Leo Jones
Leo
LEO JONES Deputy Director, Education and Transformation Children’s Services
Central Bedfordshire Council Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LF Direct Dial: 0300 300 4218 | Internal: 74218 | Email: [email protected] ------Information security classification* of this email:
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From: WHITE, Sue
Thanks Leo, how about 10.30? I’ll call you – it will be me and my manager Judith Fuller at our end (as you know, sadly Sara has now moved on).
Speak tomorrow.
Sue
Sue White Team Leader, North West London / South Central Region Academies Regional Delivery Group Tel: 020 7340 7189 | Ext: x307189 | Mobile: 07748 714949
3rd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT Floor 3, 34 Clarendon Road,
Watford WD17 1JJ Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk
From: Leo Jones
Hi Sue You read my mind – I was just going to drop you a note to see if you could do a call tomorrow. I have time in the morning – let me know what works best for you?
Understandably there is a huge amount of anxiety now emanating from Headteachers in Sandy as well as parents as the Ofsted report is now public. I have written to them all updating them on our conversations and there is a meeting of the Heads this evening which we will be at.
I am also minded to write to parents in the area given our responsibilities for admissions in the area and that admissions confirmation is 16th April – just as the schools return after Easter. I would like to discuss this with you tomorrow.
Any further news on timescales – particularly around Yr 5 intake at Sandye Place would be really helpful.
Let me know what time works best for you tomorrow and look forward to talking to you then,
Best Regards Leo
Leo
LEO JONES Deputy Director, Education and Transformation Children’s Services
Central Bedfordshire Council Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LF Direct Dial: 0300 300 4218 | Internal: 74218 | Email: [email protected] ------Information security classification* of this email:
*Information security definitions: OFFICIAL – Loss could cause some damage to the Authority OFFICIAL – SENSITIVE – Loss could cause severe damage to the Authority UNCLASSIFIED – Loss would cause little or no damage to the Authority
From: "WHITE, Sue"
Dear Leo
It would be good if we could have a further catch-up about Sandy Place before Easter. Are you around tomorrow at all?
Best wishes
Sue
Sue White Team Leader, North West London / South Central Region Academies Regional Delivery Group Tel: 020 7340 7189 | Ext: x307189 | Mobile: 07748 714949
3rd Floor, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT Floor 3, 34 Clarendon Road,
Watford WD17 1JJ Web: www.gov.uk/dfe Twitter: @educationgovuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/educationgovuk