School catering services

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The Howard Partnership Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust. It developed from a long-standing federation that was originally formed in 2007 at the request of the DfE and Surrey LA between Howard of Effingham, an outstanding 11-18 school, and Thomas Knyvett College which had been in challenging circumstances. Both schools benefitted with improved student outcomes leading to Ofsted judging partnership working as ‘Outstanding’ in 2009. The Multi-Academy Trust was formed in November 2013, again at the request of the DfE and LA, to enable another school to join; Kenyngton Manor Primary School, a Surrey two-form entry primary school in Sunbury-on-Thames. Currently there are 9 schools in The Howard Partnership Trust, 4 secondaries, 4 primaries and 1 infant school, but they are a growing Multi-Academy Trust with more schools likely to join next year. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. After 2 years of collaborative working with The Howard Partnership Trust, Oxted School (the largest secondary school in Surrey and the fourth largest in the Country) joined The Partnership as an Academy in September 2015. This innovation in high quality partnership work has already enabled Oxted to accelerate its school improvement journey and realise its aims for their young people: Aim High, Seize Opportunities and Work Together for Success. Established in 1929 with 22 students, Oxted School has grown into one of the largest mainstream schools with approximately 2 000 students. The size allows them to provide a very broad curriculum and an extensive range of opportunities for all students; they are especially proud of their outstanding Visually Impaired Unit. They are a truly comprehensive school that caters well for all students, whatever their abilities. They work very hard to make a large school ‘feel’ small and ensure students have a clear sense of belonging and this is effectively achieved through their highly valued House system. Their students get the best of both worlds: all the diversity and opportunity a large school brings with the personalised care, guidance and support a small school offers. As a comprehensive school committed to providing opportunities for all, they set ambitious and challenging targets for all students and work together with them and their parents to meet, or exceed these. The students come from nearly 40 primary schools. One of the key features of the school is the large Sixth Form; the Sixth Form students play an important role in the development of the ethos and learning community of the School and their skills, talents and work ethic are integral to the culture of the rest of the school. The School's attainment record is securely good. At KS4, the school has been on a journey of improvement over the last 3 years, with 80 % of the grades secured at GCSE at A*-C and 25 % A*/A. At KS5 the %A*-B at A-level was 47 % and A*/A was again an impressive 25 %. Teaching and support staff work cohesively in a friendly atmosphere with the clear purpose of achieving the best outcomes for every student. All staff are encouraged to seek opportunities for professional development and they offer a highly comprehensive Continuing Professional Development programme, including optional weekly ‘toolkit’ sessions, opportunities for part funded MA or NPQSL courses and various other personalised programmes to support teaching and learning; there are also development opportunities across The Howard Partnership schools. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Howard of Effingham School is located outside the M25 between Guildford and Leatherhead and enjoys a rural position. It is almost equidistant from Effingham Junction station and Bookham station with excellent rail links to London and Guildford in particular. The Howard is a co-educational, comprehensive school which converted to Academy status on 1.7.2011. There are 1 542 students on roll, including 320 in the Sixth Form. The Howard of Effingham School is an outstanding school and is the lead school in their Multi-Academy Trust. It offers maximum opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. The school sets high standards that instil values which enable students to develop into confident and responsible young adults. The Howard of Effingham School has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence. Each year their GCSE results have placed them among the top comprehensive schools in Surrey. In the 2016 A-Level examinations, there was a 99.4 % pass rate of which 59 % were grade A*-B. These successes allowed the vast majority of their students who applied to University to secure one of their chosen places this year. For Year 11 in 2016, 78 % of students gained A*-C grades at GCSE in English and Mathematics. Their last 2 OFSTED inspections have graded the school as ‘outstanding.’ The most recent report in February 2009 stated: ‘The School's work… reflects a culture where all staff are willing to embrace new challenges in order to improve their practice.’ ‘Outstanding achievement overall is supported by teaching which is good in the main school and outstanding in the Sixth Form. Excellent relationships between staff and students are complemented by the expert knowledge of teachers… Students value the energy and enthusiasm that teachers exhibit in lessons and greatly appreciate the constant support and encouragement they receive.’ As a school rated by Ofsted as outstanding, they are exempt from routine inspections. In 2010, The Howard of Effingham School was designated as a National Support School by the DfE, led by a National Leader of Education, which has supported their collaborative work within other schools in challenging circumstances. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Thomas Knyvett College is located in Ashford, Middlesex, 3 minutes walking distance from Ashford station and 1½ miles from Staines town centre, with excellent road links to Surrey, Berkshire and London via the M25, M3, A30 and A4. In May 2007, the College federated with Howard of Effingham School, one of Surrey's top performing schools, and is now ‘one of the most improved schools in the country’ as recognised by a former Minister of State for Schools and Learners. In the Ofsted inspection in December 2013, the inspection team recognised the sustained and remarkable improvements and they reported: ‘In the words of one student, “This school has improved massively”. Students rightly recognise how much better the college has become in recent years.’ ‘Teaching is usually good, and there is some outstanding practice. Lessons are well-structured and carefully planned.’ ‘Students have a sense of pride in their college and feel well cared for.’ ‘Leadership in the college is outstanding. They have a clear vision and command the respect and support of all staff. An uncompromising drive to raise standards in all areas has driven improvement in all aspects of its work, notably in teaching.’ ‘Governance is strong. The governing body shares the college leaders' commitment and drive for continuing improvement.’ They provide opportunities for students of all abilities within the 11–16 age range to achieve high standards within a caring atmosphere that enable them to develop socially no less than academically. The College sets high standards for behaviour, promoting traditional values that will be important for life-long achievement. They believe that academic attainment flourishes in this atmosphere, enabling students to develop into confident and well-rounded young adults. The 2016 GCSE results were good with 55 % of Year 11 students achieving 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths. The value-added aspect of their results, Progress 8, is outstanding and is an outcome of the high quality education that they provide. These results are reflective of excellent standards in the core subjects (English Language 65 % A*-C, Maths 63 % A*-C and Science 79 % A*-C) and also across their diverse and broad curriculum. They work in a Multi-Academy Trust and is a school which is at the forefront of educational developments in Surrey. Their daily work enables them to make a tremendous difference to the lives of the students and parents they support. To quote one member of their Science teaching staff, ‘I feel I have made more impact on the learning and the lives of these children in two weeks than I did in two years at my previous school.’ Their student-centred approach means that the child lies at the heart of everything they do and, through them, the family and the community. In ‘bringing out the best’ they do all they can to ensure that every student fulfils his or her potential and achieves more than they ever thought they would! Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive academy serving principally the areas of Walton on Thames, Hersham and Molesey. The school is well situated with access to both the A3 and M25, as well as being within walking distance of both Walton on Thames and Hersham stations. Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College is at a very exciting time in its development. Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College has been working in close partnership with The Howard Partnership Trust since Easter 2016 and Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College formally joined The Howard Partnership Trust in September 2016. Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College is currently on a rapid improvement journey and has already benefited in many areas from the strategic direction provided by The Howard Partnership Trust to support the school in moving forwards. This support was recognised in the Ofsted report from June 2016 after The Howard Partnership Trust had been leading the school for only 7 weeks: ‘Current leaders, in conjunction with The Howard Partnership Trust, have already brought about rapid improvements.’ ‘There is a genuine passion and commitment among leaders to develop an inclusive learning culture with high expectations for the achievement of all pupils.’ ‘Pupils conduct themselves well around the school and enjoy positive and supportive relationships with their teachers and with each other.’ The new school build currently underway is due for completion late 2017 and will also support them in delivering the best possible experience for students at Rydens Enterprise School and Sixth Form College in the future. The main school itself will have state of the art, specialist facilities that include a full range of specialist classrooms for science and technology subjects, dedicated quiet study areas, 6 court sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, separate gym, theatre space, and much more! Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Kenyngton Manor Primary School is located in Sunbury, with excellent transport routes into central and west London via near-by Sunbury station. The school is 2 miles from the M3, junction 1, providing very easy access to the M25. The School is a two form entry with a PAN of 60. They have approximately 400 pupils aged 2-11, this includes the part-time pre-school and nursery provision. There are 200 children in the infants including their reception classes and 170 children in the junior department. The nursery/pre-school provisions offer children and families a stimulating, well-resourced base in which to prepare for school readiness. This is supported by the on-site Sure Start Children's Centre. They have excellent facilities, well equipped classrooms and well maintained outdoor play areas. The average class size is 26 and staff work in year group teams to collaboratively plan and deliver high quality lessons. Teaching assistants are highly skilled and play a critical role is supporting teachers and play a critical role in securing outstanding progress in pupils' learning. Kenyngton Manor Primary School began working with The Howard Partnership Trust a term after the school was judged to be in need of Special Measures (autumn 2012). In November 2013, 2 terms after The Partnership's support began, Ofsted re-inspected the school, removed it from Special Measures and judged the Leadership and Management to be good. In November 2016 Kenyngton Manor School underwent further inspection and was judged to be good in all areas. This represents an unusually fast rate of recovery of a school placed in a category following an inspection. Ofsted November 2016: Leaders have high aspirations for the school. They work with passionate determination, successfully improving the school since it became an academy. Staff feel that they are supported in their professional development. All feel the school is well led and managed. Staff morale is high. Teaching is effective. It ensures that all groups of pupils make good progress across a range of subjects. The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is good. Pupils typically behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils become increasingly self- confident and self-aware in this very caring, welcoming environment. Kay Scott, Head of School, comments on partnership working: ‘The expertise and support within The Partnership is wide and varied. The ICT, Finance, Premises and HR departments ensure that school leaders can focus on the business of teaching and learning. Quality investment in the individuals within the school through well directed guidance and high quality CPD means the school rapidly continues on its school improvement journey’. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Cuddington Community Primary School is a small school with a big welcome. They are a friendly one form entry school catering for 224 children aged between 4 and 11 years, including the children who attend their specialist provision (The Jubilee Centre) for children communication and interaction needs. Cuddington Community Primary School is on a journey to become an outstanding primary school: They are developing excellent primary pedagogy and practice, together with a dynamic and engaging curriculum. They have adopted the Singapore approach to master maths teaching and are excited by the difference it is already making for their children. They work closely with the local community to offer fantastic opportunities for the children. They are accredited as a Centre of Excellence with the Inclusion Quality Mark. Their learning environment includes lots of outdoor spaces for extending learning, a heated swimming pool, large school field, a children's kitchen and a brand new learning hub with brand New computers and library facilities. They offer an outstanding professional development programme and a successful, supportive and highly strategic Senior Leadership Team Ofsted (2016). Leaders, including the recently appointed head of school, supported by the Howard Partnership Trust, know what needs to improve, including in teaching, and are now setting about it in a systematic way. Leaders know the school well. They have prioritised the right things at the right time. Relationships are strong. Staff, including the head of school who knows every pupil well, are caring and prioritise pupils' safety and well-being. As pupils in Year 6 reported, ‘Everyone is kind’. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. St Lawrence Primary School is situated in the heart of the village of Effingham, very close to the Howard of Effingham School. It is a 210 place primary school with one class per year group from Reception to Year 6. Their ambition is to be an effective and continually improving school and it is with this in mind that St Lawrence Primary School became an academy within The Howard Partnership Trust in December 2014. Joining The Howard Partnership Trust gave St Lawrence Primary School wide and varied expertise and support within the Partnership. The ICT, Finance, Premises and HR departments ensure that school leaders can focus on the business of teaching and learning. Their ethos is that learning should be at the heart of everything that they do because they understand that wherever learning flourishes, children flourish too. Their aim is to feed curiosity and inspire learning so that we ‘bring out the best’ in every child in a caring and secure environment. St Lawrence Primary School benefits from a dedicated team of staff with teaching assistants who are highly skilled and contribute to securing progress in pupils learning. St Lawrence Primary School also has a supportive community of stakeholders including a Friends Committee who play a big part in school life. The school has large, bright, well-equipped classrooms and facilities with plans to extend and refurbish the school library to become the hub of the school. St Lawrence Primary School also has a fantastic school field which has an orchard and allotments and supports the teaching of Forest Schools and enhances their sports provision. St Lawrence Primary School is part of a confederation of local schools and has strong links with its local nurseries who are often invited into school to share assemblies and school productions. Transition between St Lawrence Primary School and the Howard of Effingham School is a strength, offering the opportunity for their year 6 children to be immersed in the Howard School in the Summer Term before the majority of their pupils join them in year 7. Children at St Lawrence Primary School attain well, with 87 % of children achieving the expected standard in reading in 2016, which was higher than any other local school. In addition, 73 % achieved the expected standard in writing and 70 % achieved the expected standard in maths in 2016. The children enjoy coming to St Lawrence Primary School. This results from the school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare; this is a real strength of our school. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Eastwick Schools is a federation of Eastwick Infant School and Eastwick Junior School offering inspirational education to children from 4 to 11 years. There are 3 classes in each year group and a 22 place Special Needs Centre in each school which cater for children with complex needs. Children have just one childhood: they believe it should be a happy and magical time where education leaves a host of positive and meaningful memories that will last for the rest of their lives. With this in mind, children are at the heart of every decision they make. They aim for every child to be a happy, confident risk taker who fulfils their potential. They provide a nurturing environment where they value each child and promote positive attitudes and lifelong learning to help children grow into independent, respectful and creative adults with their own unique gifts and talents. Both schools were judged to be good with some outstanding elements prior to joining the academy in the Ofsted inspections in 2011 and 2014. Comments from the reports include: This is a good school underpinned by the head teacher's unflinching vision for improvement, a nurturing ethos and the emphasis on the role of staff in promoting extremely positive attitudes towards learning and high aspirations. Pupils make good progress… they are motivated and engaged by an exciting curriculum. Pupils behave exceptionally well and a striking feature is the caring way they look after each other. Relationships and engagement with parents and carers are excellent. The provision for pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural education is strong. Teaching is good, with high expectations and thorough planning, contributing to pupils' positive attitudes and achievement. Pupils' skills are developed through a wide range of activities. They are determined to achieve an outstanding judgement through our collective vision. An Eastwick Education. Ready for Everything. They achieve this by: building resilience, inspiring creativity, living values, promoting a love for learning. Finally, Eastwick Schools are located in the catchment area for the Howard of Effingham School. The majority of children from Eastwick move on to The Howard of Effingham School at the age of 11. In joining The Howard Partnership Trust and the opportunities this has brought for Eastwick to work closely with The Howard Partnership Trust, they can ensure the children are even better prepared for the transition from primary to secondary school. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services to the school. Eastwick Schools is a federation of Eastwick Infant School and Eastwick Junior School offering inspirational education to children from 4 to 11 years. There are 3 classes in each year group and a 22 place Special Needs Centre in each school which cater for children with complex needs. Children have just one childhood: they believe it should be a happy and magical time where education leaves a host of positive and meaningful memories that will last for the rest of their lives. With this in mind, children are at the heart of every decision they make. They aim for every child to be a happy, confident risk taker who fulfils their potential. They provide a nurturing environment where they value each child and promote positive attitudes and lifelong learning to help children grow into independent, respectful and creative adults with their own unique gifts and talents. Both schools were judged to be good with some outstanding elements prior to joining the academy in the Ofsted inspections in 2011 and 2014. Comments from the reports include: This is a good school underpinned by the head teacher's unflinching vision for improvement, a nurturing ethos and the emphasis on the role of staff in promoting extremely positive attitudes towards learning and high aspirations. Pupils make good progress… they are motivated and engaged by an exciting curriculum. Pupils behave exceptionally well and a striking feature is the caring way they look after each other. Relationships and engagement with parents and carers are excellent. The provision for pupils' spiritual, moral and cultural education is strong. Teaching is good, with high expectations and thorough planning, contributing to pupils' positive attitudes and achievement. Pupils' skills are developed through a wide range of activities. They are determined to achieve an outstanding judgement through our collective vision. An Eastwick Education. Ready for Everything. They achieve this by: building resilience, inspiring creativity, living values, promoting a love for learning. Finally, Eastwick Schools are located in the catchment area for the Howard of Effingham School. The majority of children from Eastwick move on to The Howard of Effingham School at the age of 11. In joining The Howard Partnership Trust and the opportunities this has brought for Eastwick to work closely with The Howard Partnership Trust, they can ensure the children are even better prepared for the transition from primary to secondary school. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis.