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DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 1 closeness a feeling of belonging together Dean Close Foundation Annual Report DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 2 deanA foundation built on excellence DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 3 close Introduction 5 The Foundation 6 Highlights 8 Partnerships 12 Finances 15 Testimonials 16 Future Developments 20 Campus 22 Foundation Awards 26 Supporters 30 Governance 32 3 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 4 closeknit 4 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 5 Weaving together the fabric of our organisation Dean Close is a multi-faceted organisation in which distinctive features of a Dean Close education. Our a multitude of activities takes place on any given focus is sharpening on the skills and qualities young day. With so much going on it can be hard to get a people will need to thrive in, and contribute to, this simple, clear overview of how we are doing. new world. You will find in this Report some of our plans to develop our campus, curriculum and For that reason it is helpful on an annual basis to community, and future Annual Reports will reflect take stock and provide a summary to show this. on progress towards these goals as they become Our Annual Report is a way of examining our ever more clearly defined. performance and progress and giving everyone in the Dean Close community a fresh perspective on ... a particularly widespread and positive impact. the Foundation. As you will see, the Foundation is well placed to have ... an opportunity to outline the challenges. a widespread and positive impact on many young lives, with over 1700 children aged 0-18 in our care The report is more than a useful snapshot and set of at any time. It is our responsibility to ensure that each metrics; it is also an opportunity for us to outline the one of these has their life prospects and future challenges we face as educators and how we intend happiness enhanced by the time they spend with us. to meet them. Dean Close is particularly fortunate in the support We are living through a technological revolution we receive from our alumni, parents and friends. which is changing our world profoundly, and which We are enormously grateful for all the support has implications for our young people in terms these groups offer, enabling us to give our very best of their sense of identity and purpose, their ability to the children and young people in our schools to manage their lives and priorities and their and nurseries, and want to keep our supporters preparation for a world of work which is very well informed about our achievements, challenges different from the one we, their parents and and plans. teachers, emerged into decades ago. I hope you find this report useful and interesting. We are adapting to these changes while at the same time maintaining our core values and the unique and Emma Taylor Warden 5 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 6 close together We are a Foundation: the Senior School, our two position of Dean Close and thus our ability to Prep Schools, our Pre-Prep and our nurseries. Our improve facilities, keep fees manageable and offer scale gives us breadth of educational vision. It makes the very best to pupils of all ages. our schools more sustainable and gives us a broader perspective and a longer view. After considerable investment and changes in structure, the schools and nurseries are all thriving. The Foundation portfolio has strengthened our finances. With centralised Foundation business functions, the schools and nurseries can concentrate on looking The diversity of activities in the Dean Close after their pupils and delivering the best education Foundation portfolio has strengthened the financial possible to each and every one. DEAN DC CLOSE CHELTENHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dean Close Junior School formed, now known as Dean Close Preparatory School 1949 1886 DEAN DC CLOSE CHELTENHAM SENIOR SCHOOL Dean Close Senior School opened 2003 Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School ‘Squirrels’ established DEAN DC CLOSE CHELTENHAM PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL 6 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 7 THE bENEFITS • Economies of scale- centralisation of administration and sharing of resources and facilities helps us keep costs down. • Profile- the scale of the Foundation gives Dean Close a higher profile, enabling us to ST JOHN’S influence. ON-THE-HILL chepstow dean close St John’s on-the-Hill School, Hedgehogs, Robins and • Minimisation of risk - our diversity Teddies Nurseries join the Dean Close Family helps insulate us against some of 2015 the threats faced by independent schools. DC TreeTops DAY NURSERY DEAN CLOSE • best practice - our teachers have a Treetops Nurseries Cheltenham and Gloucester are purchased and join the Founattion bigger and more diverse group of 2017 colleagues with whom to collaborate and share best practice. • Focus- with some leadership tasks 2016 now handled centrally, each of our Formation of the Dean Close Foundation. Dean Close House schools’ Heads can focus fully on becomes ‘DCHQ’ - the Foundation head office. DEAN leading their school. DC CLOSE FOUNDATION 7 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 8 closeup Just some of the highlights from across the Foundation this year DEAN CLOSE ST JOHN’S NURSERIES ON-THE-HILL Delivery of a large tractor New Kindergarten opened for climbing frame, made by children 3-4 year olds. at DCPS, to Treetops garden. Rugby success at Rosslyn Park New training programme finishing 2nd in group after introduced for all 150 nursery winning 5 out of 6 matches staff from safeguarding through against teams from much bigger to improving the nursery schools. experience. The Year 6 Maths Team reached The nurseries now have the semi-finals and the Year 8 apprentices and have Team finished runners-up at the established an Employment Young Mathematicians’ Awards at Promises scheme. Cambridge University. 8 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 09:59 Page 9 DEAN CLOSE DEAN CLOSE DEAN CLOSE PRE-PREPARATORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Awarded the Sponsorship Cup U13 Boys IAPS National Hockey Winner ofthe Independent from the Everyman Theatre for Champions. School of the Year SoGlos award sponsorship of the Family Ticket for second year running. for The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Cassian Pichler-Rocca won BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of Nine pupils achieved Oxbridge Raised substantial funds for IT the Year. places. Schools Africa. Michael Lei became the youngest Boys’ Hockey U16s 2nd and Had an excellent Design and ever finalist at Gloucestershire’s U18s 3rd in National Finals Technology WOW day including Young Musician of the Year. and Rugby 1st and 2nd XV VR headsets. teams undefeated season. 9 DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 10:00 Page 10 It would be impossible to capture the diversity and richness of a Dean Close education, but we have attempted to set out an overview and some helpful statistics. Nurseries A total of Dean Close Preparatory 1707 children St John’s on-the-Hill Dean Close Senior in our care Dean Close Pre-Preparatory Mathematics 10% Further Maths 4% Leiths Course 7% Business Studies 7% Greek 1% Latin 1% Biology 6% Music 1% Theatre Studies 1% Classical Civilisation 2% Religious Studies 2% A Level Economics 6% Design Technology 2% Psychology 2% Subjects Physics 6% Spanish 3% Class of 2019 Physical Education 4% English 6% Chemistry 4% Geography 5% Politics 5% French 5% History 5% Art 5% Business/Finance 15% Engineering 10% Sciences 8% Theology 1% Sports Science 2% Computer Science 2% Classical Studies 2% Law/Criminology 10% Drama 2% University Maths 3% Subjects Medicine/Pharmacy 4% Class of 2018 Sociology/Psychology 10% Music 4% History 4% Geography 4% Architecture/Built Environment/Development 5% English Literature 4% Languages 5% 10 International Relations/Economics/PPE 5% DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 10:00 Page 11 This year across our SCHOOLS 92 Concerts members of the Old Decanian Society in 98 17 Plays & 7575 countries worldwide performances Overseas Cambridge Army Holloway Manchester Edinburgh bath 704 46 Foundation Visiting Cardiff bristol staff speakers LSE OxfordUCLSt Andrew’s Glasgow Leeds Exeter Swansea bristolLiverpoolDerby Newcastle Gap YearKing’s College Gloucester birmigham 1991 Leavers’ destinations – Class of 2018 Sports fixtures GCSEs A Levels Over half of all grades were either 9-7 80%of all grades were A*- b at GCSE or A*/A at IGCSE Our top One third of pupils scored all grades were either 93% 9-8 or achieved A*- b A* in English Literature 5A*s pupils achieved Oxbridge 90% offers of the Year 10 Maths 9 8 set who took their GCSE pupils scored a year early gained a 9 8A*s or more Reformed GCSE qualifications 90% are now awarded on a grade scale of got into their first or 11 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest). second choice universities DCF Annual Report 2019 (MASTER FILE)_Layout 1 20/05/2019 10:00 Page 12 closeties The Foundation is committed to forging relationships and partnerships of many kinds, at a variety of levels, as they bring huge value to the community in so many different ways. Here is a broad overview of current activity however this is a work-in-progress and a rich strategy is currently being formulated.