Events
Special and AP Launch Programme: The Fundamentals of Pre-Opening and Learning from Experience
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2020 10:00
This session will provide you with an introduction to the pre-opening process and help you understand the journey ahead for your special or alternative provision free school. Through this session, you will gain an understanding of:The pre-opening workstreams and timelinesThe role of the Department for Education in pre-openingKey lessons learnt from an open special free school This...
Special and AP Launch Programme: The Project Management Journey
Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020 10:00
This session will outline the essentials of project management. It will incorporate top tips and lessons learnt from an expert free school project manager. Through this session, you will learn the key principles of:Establishing a focussed project steering groupSuccessful virtual project managementBuilding a deliverable project planManaging the project development grant This session is...
Special and AP Launch Programme: Managing Your Site
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 10:00
This session will cover the fundamentals of managing your site. It will help you understand the journey of your free school site through to opening. Through this session, you will learn the key principles of:How the build process operates, and potential implications of Covid-19How to prepare for, and respond to site challengesBest practice for working with stakeholders on your site This...
Special and AP Launch Programme: Admissions and Growth - Working with the Local Authority
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 10:00
This session will provide you with top tips of managing your relationship through pre-opening to ensure continue success of your school. This session is suitable to groups moving into new local authorities as well as those already operating schools in the local authority. Through this session, you will learn the key principles of:Establishing relationships with the local authorityThe...
