Decision details

The project aims to provide a programme of intensive wrap-around school-to-school support that addresses the specific issues of each targeted school. The programme aims to ensure that the target schools play an integral part in the process and aims to employ a “done with” model of
support to effect buy-in from the school. It aims to build on the lessons learned from other Opportunity Areas where school-to-school support has been put in place to support the
improvement of schools with the most entrenched issues and those that are in need of additional leadership capacity/ system leadership in specific identified areas.

To grant award a total of £125,000 to the supporting schools to provide school-to-school support to a total of 8 schools. This also includes an allocation of £5,000 to Doncaster Research School who will be providing additional CPD/ network opportunities to system leaders, with a particular
focus on the implementation process and up to date research guidance.

The decision to grant award was considered to be the most sensible course of action for all parties to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. This approach will enable schools to effectively support schools in raising standards and driving school improvement.