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Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.
The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are
appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Organization overview heading?
The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are
appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Organization overview heading?
Select multiple answer: (Choose 2)Select the answer
2 correct answersA.
The Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning for 14-19- year-olds throughout the Western Area.
B.
Formal meetings have been held over the past nine months to establish the goals to be achieved.
C.
Pittville is the commercial, retail and cultural centre of Topland, with a population of circa 22,000.
D.
There are problems accessing learning in some parts of the region.
E.
There is a shortage of higher education establishments in the region.
Quiz
Question 2/102/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.
The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are
appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Existing arrangements heading?
The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are
appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.
Remember to select 2 answers to each question.
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Existing arrangements heading?
Select multiple answer: (Choose 2)Select the answer
2 correct answersA.
The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhills University.
B.
The area is served by Pittville University and four secondary schools; three of which have further education units.
C.
Long term financial viability of the education and training system for 11-18- year-olds.
D.
The priority is learning provision for 16-18-year-olds in Pittville.
E.
Each Local Government Authority has a budget for adult learning.
Quiz
Question 3/103/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Business needs heading?
Select multiple answer: (Choose 2)Select the answer
2 correct answersA.
Achieving success rates for qualifications.
B.
The Pittville development option will result in a net saving in cleaning costs
C.
Existing staff can absorb a 30% increase in the number of 16-18 year old learners.
D.
Success rates for qualifications are near average.
E.
Long term financial viability of the education and training system for 11-18- year-olds.
Quiz
Question 4/104/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Benefits, risks, dependencies and constraints
heading?
heading?
Select multiple answer: (Choose 2)Select the answer
2 correct answersA.
Increase the number of education courses from 55 to 65.
B.
The project could meet with substantial opposition from parents and staff.
C.
Maintain staff satisfaction.
D.
An operating surplus will be generated from hiring out the sports facilities at the new campus.
E.
To implement links with employers and the local economy.
Quiz
Question 5/105/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Answer the following question about benefits criteria.
Column 1 is a list of benefits. For each benefit in Column 1, select from Column 2 the benefit criteria
heading under which it should be
classified. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Column 1 is a list of benefits. For each benefit in Column 1, select from Column 2 the benefit criteria
heading under which it should be
classified. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Check the image below to see the right answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerCash releasing Explanation: This benefit clearly outlines a reduction in costs, leading to savings that can be redirected or utilized elsewhere, making it a cash-releasing benefit due to the direct financial savings achieved. Having a choice of locations for learning will increase student satisfaction and attendance rates. Classified under: D. Qualitative Explanation: This benefit focuses on improved student satisfaction and higher attendance rates, which are qualitative improvements in the educational experience and student engagement, rather than direct financial benefits or quantifiable metrics.
Quiz
Question 6/106/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Answer the following question about spending objectives for the Pittville project.
The following questions include only true statements about the Pittville project, but only 1 statement
is an appropriately defined
SMART spending objective for the stated outcome.
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for increased 16-18 year-old learners
participation?
The following questions include only true statements about the Pittville project, but only 1 statement
is an appropriately defined
SMART spending objective for the stated outcome.
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for increased 16-18 year-old learners
participation?
Select the answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerA.
To increase the rate of 16-18-year-olds in education and training by at least 15% within three years.
B.
To offer a broader range of education courses for 16-18-year-olds.
C.
To accommodate a further 80 full time learners within thePittville University existing facility.
D.
To absorb 11-16 year-old pupils from Pittville High into the other schools if all further education units were moved to a new campus.
Quiz
Question 7/107/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for greater learner
success rates?
success rates?
Select the answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerA.
To ensure that all learning providers for 16 to 18-year-olds are able to offer effective learning.
B.
To reduce staff turnover in the next two years.
C.
To increase the achievement of qualifications by a minimum of 15% within three years.
D.
To provide all education courses with immediate effect.
Quiz
Question 8/108/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for more choice of subjects?
Select the answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerA.
To increase the number of education courses from 55 to 65, preferably more.
B.
To increase the number of education courses offered to 16 to 18-year-olds within three years.
C.
To provide at least 65 different education courses for 16 to 18-year-olds within three years.
D.
To increase the achievement of qualifications by a minimum of 15% within three years.
Quiz
Question 9/109/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for improved efficiency of resources?
Select the answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerA.
To increase the utilization of teachers from 75% to 90% within three years.
B.
To reduce travel times for staff and students to and from the new campus.
C.
To absorb up to 30% growth in the number of 16 to 18-year-old learners within the current establishment of support staff.
D.
To create a healthy competition between learning providers to benefit learners.
Quiz
Question 10/1010/10
Topic 1, Local Government Authority
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Scenario:
Organisation Overview
The Local Government Authority of Longshire, Topland and Castle Vale cover the Western Are
a. It
is a small predominately rural area with a population of over 180.000; the principal towns being
Pittville, Hayden and Nettleton. The area is served by three Universities, one Agricultural College
and thirty-four secondary schools.
Twenty-seven of these secondary schools have further education units where students (between
11 and 18 years of age) prepare for their examinations. In addition, there are several work-based
training providers, mainly in the Nettleton area, and each Local Government Authority has a
budget for adult leaming.
The three Local Government Authorities, together with Pittville University. Castle University,
Greenhills University and Longshire Agriculural College, have formed a partnership, known as the
Western Area Learning Consortium ("the Consortium').
The Consortium is the Sponsor for the Programme to transform education and learning for 14 to
19-year-olds throughout the Western Area.
Pittville High School was built on donated land with a restrictive covenant stipulating that the
premises must only be used as a school for 50 years, with 25 years remaining.
.
Programme Spending Objectives
The Consortium has established the following Spending Objectives of the Programme for the
next three years:
. To increase by a minimum of 15% the number of 16-18-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by a minimum of 12% the number of 19-24-year-olds participating in higher
education and training
. To increase by 15% the rate of students' attainment of qualifications
Other objectives, yet to be made SMART, include:
. to increase overall learner success rates, reflecting higher levels of completion as well
as achievement of learning aims
. to provide a greater choice of education courses to all learners
to improve the levels of basic skills
. to increase progression to higher level learning and higher-level employment
The Consortium recognizes that the achievement of these spending objectives depends upon a
range of factors that will underpin successful delivery:
Addressing the limitations of some further education units to offer choice and an
appropriate learning environmenit
Increasing links with employers and the local economy
a. Tackling the problems of access to learning in some parts of the region
b.
c. Improving the quality of learning provider's estate (i.e. buildings and equipment)
d.
e. Harnessing the use of new technologies to support learning
f. Ensuring that learning providers are viable (i.e. able to provide effective learning)
g. Identifying opportunities for greater economy or improved efficiency so that
resources can be directed at improving effectiveness
h. Developing the skills of the workforce and maintaining staff satisfaction
i. Collaboration between learning providers
The following potential schemes have been discussed-
1. The merger of Longshire Agricultural College and Greenhils University
2. Developing a learning network of secondary schools in North Longshire/West
Topland; South Longshire and in Castle Vale
3. Rationalization of 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision in Nettleton
4. Develop a further Castle University Campus in the north of Castle Vale
5. Development of 14 to 18-year-olds' leaming provision in Pittville
6. Development of Work Based Learning throughout the Western Area
The Consortium members will also work together to agree standards for equality and diversity, for
the enhancement of Welsh language and bilingual provision. They will also consider areas where
shared services might reduce overheads.
Scenario continued
It has agreed that the immediate priority is a Project to address learning provision for 16 to 18-
year-olds in Pittville. The Consortium will sponsor the Pittville Project.
The Pittville Project
Pittville is the largest town in the Western Area, and it is the commercial, retail and cultural centre
of Topland. It has a population of circa 22,000.
In addition to Pittville University, there are four secondary schools, three of which have further
education units that provide education courses for 16-18-year-old learners.
Business Needs
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds' participating in education and training in Pittville is below
the average for the Country; however, success rates for qualifications are near average.
The Consortium believes that Pittville Project can achieve better outcomes and increase the
rate of 16 to 18-year-olds' participation to a minimum 15% by providing better facilities,
improving learning provision and offering a wider choice of courses.
The Consortium wants to see improvements in the levels of basic skills and the attainment
of qualifications by 15% in the next 5 years within Pittville.
Two of the current learning providers, Pittville High School and Battledown School, have
relatively small further education units. Consequently, the education courses offered to 16
to 18-year-old learners are limited and more courses are required.
Pittville University and Springbank School offer a broader range of education courses.
However, of the 90 courses they offer between them, 35 are duplicated, leaving 55 unique
courses on offer. The learning partnership's aim is to increase this to at least 65.
The Topland Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the four schools in the Pittville
area (Battledown, Springbank, Pittville High, and the Red School) and has formed a learning
partnership with Pittville University to focus on 16-18-year-old learning provision. The LEA Director
of Finance has been appointed as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and has ownership of the
Project.
OPPORTUNITIES
The opportunities for the reconfiguration, rationalisation, and improvement of 16-18-year olds
learning provision within Pittville are as follows:
1. Pittville University. This is to provide all 16 to 18-year-olds' learning provision on the
University site given: first, it could accommodate a further 80 full time learners within
existing facilities; and, second, it has the space for a further development, which could
accommodate double the current number of full-time students. Pittville University has
attracted pupils from Pittville High, Battledown and The Red School. Consolidation will
reduce duplication and have the potential to attract good quality staff.
2. Expansion of Existing University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is
the LEA's preference and is a more ambitious version of opportunity 1 and would involve
the closure of Pittville High school. The LEA believe this would be the most viable financial
solution and better value for money due to economies that would be achieved. Pupils could
be absorbed into the other schools if all further education units were absorbed in a major
development at Pittville University. The LEA will look at the options for school
reconfiguration including closures once the way forward for 16 to 18-year- olds is clearer.
The LEA would like the physical element of the favoured option implemented at the earliest
opportunity. This is so they can interlink the changes with consideration of the 11 to 16-
year-olds' future provision.
3. Second University Campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site. This would
provide good access to students from most parts of Pittville. The LEA is attracted to the
second site option and has discussed the idea with the local schools. There is a reasonably
positive reaction at this stage, although there is some significant resistance to the second
learning campus being run by the University. A critical issue for the LEA is the longer-term
financial viability of the solution. The addition of a new campus must be matched by plans
to downsize elsewhere.
4. Second University Campus and closure of Pittville High School. This is a more
ambitious variation of opportunity 3 and would involve the use of the Old Fire Station
Headquarters and closure of Pittville High School.
5. Expansion of Springbank School and closing the Pittville High School further
education unit. This would involve providing a new further education unit at Springbank
School in collaboration with Battledown School. This option would reduce duplication and
would potentially offer a wider range of education courses. Springbank School believes this
change could meet the LEA's requirement for learning choice.
End of scenario
Using the Scenario, answer the following question about the development of the Strategic Case for
the Pittville project.
Lines 1 to 4 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each
line identify the appropriate
option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion
The option to 'Develop a new campus on the site of
the Old Fire Station Headquarters' should be
captured on the long list within the Strategic Case.
'Underachieving on success rates for qualifications'
should be captured under the business need
heading in the Strategic Case.
'Development of learning provision for 14-19-year-
olds in Pittville' should be recorded as a key service
requirement.
The number of students accommodated by each of
the current learning providers should be detailed in
the Strategic Case.
Reason
Because
a) The purpose of the long list is to identify a wide range of
options that meet the spending objectives, potential
scope and benefits criteria.
b) The business needs in a Strategic Case should include
deficiencies in current provision.
c) The key service requirements in a Strategic Case
should set out the existing arrangements and explain
how services are currently organized, provided and
supplied.
d) The critical success factors essential to the successful
delivery of a scheme should be included in a Strategic
Case
the Pittville project.
Lines 1 to 4 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each
line identify the appropriate
option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.
Assertion
The option to 'Develop a new campus on the site of
the Old Fire Station Headquarters' should be
captured on the long list within the Strategic Case.
'Underachieving on success rates for qualifications'
should be captured under the business need
heading in the Strategic Case.
'Development of learning provision for 14-19-year-
olds in Pittville' should be recorded as a key service
requirement.
The number of students accommodated by each of
the current learning providers should be detailed in
the Strategic Case.
Reason
Because
a) The purpose of the long list is to identify a wide range of
options that meet the spending objectives, potential
scope and benefits criteria.
b) The business needs in a Strategic Case should include
deficiencies in current provision.
c) The key service requirements in a Strategic Case
should set out the existing arrangements and explain
how services are currently organized, provided and
supplied.
d) The critical success factors essential to the successful
delivery of a scheme should be included in a Strategic
Case
Check the image below to see the right answer:Select the answer
1 correct answerFor each assertion and reason given, the appropriate option from options A to E that applies is as
follows:
The option to 'Develop a new campus on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters' should be
captured on the long list within the Strategic Case.
Reason: The purpose of the long list is to identify a wide range of options that meet the spending
objectives, potential scope and benefits criteria.
Appropriate Option: A (True and the reason explains the assertion)
'Underachieving on success rates for qualifications' should be captured under the business need
heading in the Strategic Case.
Reason: The business needs in a Strategic Case should include deficiencies in current provision.
Appropriate Option: A (True and the reason explains the assertion)
'Development of learning provision for 14-19-year-olds in Pittville' should be recorded as a key
service requirement.
Reason: The key service requirements in a Strategic Case should set out the existing arrangements
and explain how services are currently organized, provided and supplied.
Appropriate Option: C (True but the reason is false)
The number of students accommodated by each of the current learning providers should be detailed
in the Strategic Case.
Reason: The critical success factors essential to the successful delivery of a scheme should be
included in a Strategic Case
Appropriate Option: B (True but the reason does not explain the assertion)
follows:
The option to 'Develop a new campus on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters' should be
captured on the long list within the Strategic Case.
Reason: The purpose of the long list is to identify a wide range of options that meet the spending
objectives, potential scope and benefits criteria.
Appropriate Option: A (True and the reason explains the assertion)
'Underachieving on success rates for qualifications' should be captured under the business need
heading in the Strategic Case.
Reason: The business needs in a Strategic Case should include deficiencies in current provision.
Appropriate Option: A (True and the reason explains the assertion)
'Development of learning provision for 14-19-year-olds in Pittville' should be recorded as a key
service requirement.
Reason: The key service requirements in a Strategic Case should set out the existing arrangements
and explain how services are currently organized, provided and supplied.
Appropriate Option: C (True but the reason is false)
The number of students accommodated by each of the current learning providers should be detailed
in the Strategic Case.
Reason: The critical success factors essential to the successful delivery of a scheme should be
included in a Strategic Case
Appropriate Option: B (True but the reason does not explain the assertion)
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