A3 Application to DBE Single Academy Trust to re-broker into an existing Multi Academy Trust

A3 Application to DBE Single Academy Trust to re-broker into an existing Multi Academy Trust

A3 Single Academy Trust to re-broker into an existing Multi Academy Trust
Under the Diocesan Board of Education Measure 2021 which led to the subsequent creation of the Leeds Diocesan Board of Education Scheme in 2022, the Diocesan Board of Education ('DBE'), as statutory body and the religious authority for the school, holds approval rights for any school to change its status. In Leeds such a request from a school for a change of status is subject to a formal approval process.

By submitting this application you consent to provide all documentation requested in support of your application.

Your application will be considered by the DBE School Organisation Subcommittee at a date notified to you on receipt of your application.
BEFORE EMBARKING ON COMPLETING THIS DOCUMENT PLEASE NOTE:

The receiving MAT will need to complete sections of this form. Please use the SAVE button which will give you an email link for circulation.

In order to complete this application you will need to upload the following documents:
- Signed minutes of the Directors' initial discussion on the re-brokering.
- Signed minutes resolving to apply for DBE approval to proceed to re-broker including specific reference to the receiving MAT.
- Other documents in support of this application (case for conversion and/or consultation documents (if appropriate)).

Registered Name of the Single Academy Trust*
Company Number*
Registered Office*
Previous School Type*

Voluntary AidedVoluntary ControlledFoundation
Status*

PrimaryInfantJuniorThrough
Head*

First NameLast Name
Head's Email*
example@example.com
Chair of Directors*

First NameLast Name
Chair of Directors' Email*
example@example.com
Telephone number

Area CodePhone Number
Finance Officer*

First NameLast Name
Finance Officer's Email*
example@example.com
Include details of your latest SIAMS Judgement
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Include details of your latest Ofsted Judgement
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

- Have the Directors identified who owns the site?*
  
  YesNo
- Please provide details of site owners.
- Have any alterations or extensions taken place on the site/buildings operated by the Academy since conversion to a Single Academy Trust?*
  
  YesNo
- Please provide details of any alterations or extensions together with information on the date of DBE approval
- Is there an existing 125 year lease over the playing fields?*
  
  YesNoNot sure
- MonthDayYear
- Is there a nursery provider/child care or community provision on site?*
  
  YesNo
- Please provide details of any nursery/child care or community provision.

- Summarise the identified benefits for pupils.*
- Summarise the identified benefits for staff/workforce.*
- Summarise the identified benefits in relation to educational standards.*
- Summarise the identified benefits for the wider community.*
- How do Directors envisage conversion will preserve and enhance the distinctive Christian foundation of the Academy?*

- Are there any concerns that you forecast which may be revealed through the MAT due diligence? *
- What reserves does the Academy currently hold?*
- Is the Academy operating a surplus or deficit budget?*
  
  SurplusDeficitOther
- What is the amount of the surplus or deficit?*
- Please provide projected balances for both in year and carry forward for the next 3 years.*
- What are Directors' financial and business plans for the conversion?*
- What strengths will the Academy bring to the MAT following conversion?*

- Proposed MAT*
- Has a re-brokering working group been set up?
  
  YesNo
- If yes, please state the composition, chair and other representation (i.e. if this includes colleagues from the recipient MAT)
- Have the Directors carried out any consultations?*
  
  YesNo
- Please provide consultation details.

- Are the Directors considering a change of name for the Academy on conversion and if so, what name are you considering? *This will also require DBE Approval *
- Date of quorate full Directors' board meeting where this was discussed and agreed. *
  
  DayMonthYear
  Date
- Extract of the Directors' minute resolving to explore re-brokerage. *
  
  Cancelof
- Extract of the Directors' minute resolving to seek DBE approval to pursue re-brokerage with the identified MAT. *
  
  Cancelof
- Other documents in support of this application (case for conversion and/or consultation documents (if appropriate))
  
  Cancelof
- Head
- Date
- Chair of Directors
- Date

- Name of MAT*
- How many academes are in the MAT? (Please include the phase and school type)*
- Please summarise the current position in relation to the most recent SIAMS and Ofsted inspections for the academies within the MAT.*
- What major challenges does the MAT face in the next 1-3 years?*
- How does this application fit in with the MAT growth strategy?*
- Give brief details of the MAT's school improvement strategy*
- What benefits will this conversion bring to the Academy?*
- What benefits will this conversion bring to the MAT?*
- Give brief details of the secondary and/or primary support available in the MAT.*
- How does the MAT intend to preserve and enhance the distinctive Christian foundation of the Academy?*
- What is the MAT's preferred re-brokerage date for the Academy? *
- Any other comments?
- MAT CEO
- Date
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