Federation Proposal Background
The Warren School and Robert Clack School - Considering Federation
Background
February 2013
The Warren School goes into special measures
Sir Paul Grant immediately agrees to help
March 2013
Action Plan to support the school in place, with Sir Paul’s support.
Monitoring Board set up, SPG begins mentoring support for Warren Headteacher.
Significant school to school support begins to be provided by Robert Clack
May 2013
It is apparent that there is insufficient senior leadership expertise at the Warren.
Discussions begin about how Robert Clack School could further support the Warren
June 2013
Robert Clack School agree to Richard Micek being based at the Warren. Further
agreement to RM being seconded to LA to work as Advisory Headteacher to The
Warren School.
July/August 2013
DFE Academy brokers inform The Warren that Loxford has been agreed as a sponsor
Academy for The Warren.
Following significant support from Robert Clack School, Warren pupils have their best
ever GCSE results (15% increase)
October 2013
HMI visit to The Warren positive recognition of progress made in behaviour and
outcomes. HMI recognises strong leadership support from Robert Clack and views that
the current arrangements are effective.
The Warren GB reject Loxford as an Academy Sponsor and re-affirm their appreciation
of the Robert Clack support, and desire to continue this relationship.
Mr Van Rensburg resigns from Warren School (31st October). Mr Micek appointed as
Acting Headteacher.
November 2013
Lord Nash makes clear his intention to impose an Academy Order and an IEB (18th
Nov).
Counsel advice sought. Hard federation is essential if we are to demonstrate the stable
relationship LN requires to reconsider his current view.
28th November 2013
The Warren GB unanimous vote to challenge Lord Nash’s view and to seek to Federate
with Robert Clack School. Re-affirm support for Mr Micek and Sir Paul, and gratitude to
Robert Clack School.
December 3rd 2013
Representations returned to Lord Nash
Robert Clack governors meet to consider federation proposal. Unanimous agreement to
go to consultation.