GOING FOUNDATION

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GOING FOUNDATION
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GOING FOUNDATION

• Presentation by FASNA
• in support of
• The FASNA information pack

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Foundation Status

• Attitude of mind
• Self-confidence, space, and autonomy
• Culture about leading
• Flexible not one size fits all
• Strategically useful Trust schools must have
  foundation status

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Admissions

• Admissions Authority
• Admissions Forum
• New Code of Practice
• Appeals

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The School EstateBuildings and Land

• Own the buildings and land
• Local responsiveness
• Best Value
• BSfF / PFI implications

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Governing Body is the Employer

• Teachers are protected by national agreements
• Other employees terms and conditions are also
  protected
• All pensions are secure

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Governance

• More flexible local membership of the governing
  body
• Ability to set their own agenda and determine
  business

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GOING FOUNDATION

• Many schools are Foundation or Voluntary Aided
  already
• Still a maintained school with access to L.A.
  retained funding services
• Co- professional relationship with L.A.

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GOING FOUNDATION

• A third of all secondary schools and one sixth of
  all primary schools are VA or Foundation schools
  already.
• This number is increasing

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GOING FOUNDATION

• FASNA consultant
• Advice, support and visit
• Detailed information packs

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GOING FOUNDATION

• The Governing Body
• Collects information and informs the LA
• Agrees the wider consultation (1st meeting)
• Issues a consultation document
• Reviews outcomes and agrees to proceed? (2nd
  meeting)
• Publishes proposal consults
• Reviews the outcome and votes (3rd meeting)
• Implements informs partners

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FASNAOur current structure and the services
members enjoy
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FASNA

• Represents interests of Foundation/Trust VA
  schools
• Includes Primary, Secondary Special schools
• The Committee is structured to include an equal
  number of governors headteachers
• Works with DCSF to promote Foundation, Trust and
  VA status

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Core FASNA services

• Newsletter each term
• Termly conference
• Network of advice and support for schools
• Represented at NEOST and DCSF
• Training seminars

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Expertise Traded Services FASNA can provide
through their consultants

• Admissions Advice
• Employer Status Issues
• Estate Issues
• Financial Management and Best Value
• Governance

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FASNACurrent StructureExecutive
BoardExecutive Committee of Headteachers,
Governors and Clerks
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FASNA Current StructureExecutive BoardHelen
Hyde ChairmanJoan Binder Vice ChairmanKaren
MortTom ClarkGeorge Phipson General
SecretaryHugh Forsyth Treasurer Membership
Secretary
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FASNA Executive Committee

• Heads
• Martin Bayliss, Holyhead School
• Dena Coleman, Yavneh College
• Helen Hyde, Watford Grammar School for Girls
• Nigel Powis, St Andrews VA CE Primary School
• Paul Strong, William Farr CE School
• Clerks
• Geoff Taylor, Tollbar B E College
• Pam Berridge, Bartley Green School
• Officers
• George Phipson, General Secretary
• Hugh Forsyth, Treasurer Membership Secretary
• Avril Zahra, Assistant Treasurer

• Governors
• Richard Barnard, Robinswood School
• Joan Binder, the Plume School
• Martin Frey, Homewood School
• Eddie Knowles, Ashton-on-Mersey School
• Brian Rigby, Ashton-on-Mersey School
• Co-opted members
• Tom Clark
• Michael Griffiths
• Laurie-Ann Lamb, Albemarle Primary School
• Karen Mort, Hipperholme Lightcliffe High School

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Membership of FASNA

• Full membership is open to Foundation and
  Voluntary Aided Schools. Associate membership is
  open to Community and Voluntary Controlled
  schools. The annual subscription rates are
• Secondary schools 120
• Primary and Special schools 50

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For further information about becoming a
Foundation School or to join our association
contact

• Hugh Forsyth
• Membership Secretary Treasurer
• hugh.forsyth_at_fasna.org.uk