Big Society - PahYouve all been doing it for years

Passmores AcademyOur School ContextOur Challenges:Deprivation 3rdSeparated/divorced 8thLone parents 1stUnemployed 3rdNever worked 1st (7%)Council Housing 1st (32%)1/4 of adults have recognised literacy & numeracy issues

Passmores AcademyA Co-operative Academy

MenuCustomersStaffSurroundingsSimplifies the menuWhat do they want?Get the correct people for each jobChanges the layout & dcor in the restaurantStudent CurriculumCourses ProvidedLocal BusinessesWhat do they require?Specialist TeachersEnvironmentNeed for a multi-purpose environmentWhere are there gaps in the local workforce?Sharing specialist staffStudentsDo they suit our students?

Why on earth did governors say yes?CVA no longer relevant

Why not?

The first 48 hours!Radio Times - Educating Essex: a different class

The DM - What sort of example is this to set our children? Teachers call pupils 'scumbags' and the head flicks V-signs at his deputy in school praised as 'outstanding

The Sun - Headteacher flicks a V-sign and a teacher calls the kids scumbags... welcome to the school PRAISED by Ofsted

The Turning Tide

Reader response to the DM25000 emails 4 negative!Twitter and the Drew factor.The Grauniad

Passmores Public Property

Expectation that we wanted to go on TV all the time!

Ongoing Opportunities and BenefitsPositive impact on studentsTeacher RecruitmentMore over-subscribedVery Important VisitorsMr Drew got a headship

My journey with governors

We all have a choice

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