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Series 37 - Specialist School Status Bids

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Date Range 1997 - 2007
Quantity 24 Files
ProvenanceWycombe High School
DescriptionContains records created in the process of preparing bids for the school to be awarded specialist status. These records include correspondence, application guidance, proposal documents, plans and progress reports
Arranged Arranged in chronological order
Related Series
  • Super Series
    		• Administrative and Policy Records

    Inventory Listing

    37-1 The Specialist Schools Application Process
    A flow chart showing the different tasks and stages involved in preparing a bid. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/1
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-001 Box Number 10

    37-2 The Role of the Governing Body
    Gives information on the role of the Governors in preparing and supporting a bid for Specialist Status. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/2
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-002 Box Number 10

    37-3 Specialist Schools Programme Application Guidance
    A booklet giving comprehensive advice on how to prepare a bid to become a specialist school. Extent: 1 booklet

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/3
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-003 Box Number 10

    37-4 Specialist Schools Overview Document
    A document created by Muriel Pilkington, introducing the concept of specialist schools and the possibility of Wycombe High School bidding to become an Arts School. Extent: 4 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/4
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-004 Box Number 10

    37-5 Specialist School Status Proposal Summary
    A summary sheet explaining the time scale and rationale behind a possible bid to become a Language College. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/5
    Date range 1997
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-005 Box Number 10

    37-6 Documents regarding Language College Bid
    A document explaining the implications of applying for Specialist School Status, with a covering letter from the headmistress. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/6
    Date range 1997
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-006 Box Number 10

    37-7 Specialist Language College Status Progress Report
    A report on the progress in preparing a bid to make Wycombe High School a Language College. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/7
    Date range 1998
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-007 Box Number 10

    37-8 Specialist Schools Status Introduction
    A document introducing the idea of the Specialist Schools Programme, including the benefits of the programme to Wycombe High School and how to apply. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/8
    Date range 2003
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-008 Box Number 10

    37-9 Leadership of the Bid
    Documents giving names of the members of the steering group for the bid, and members of staff involved in the preparation of the bid. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/9
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-009 Box Number 10

    37-10 Timeline of the Bid
    A table showing a timescale for preparation and submission of a bid. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/10
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-010 Box Number 10

    37-11 Letters from Heads of Department
    Letters from the Heads of Maths, I.T. and Science, giving their verdicts on the idea of the school specialising in their subject. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/11
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-011 Box Number 10

    37-12 Documents regarding Choice of Specialism
    A table and supporting documents giving information about the three specialisms that the school must choose from, including advantages and disadvantages between the subjects. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/12
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-012 Box Number 10

    37-13 Documents regarding Maths Specialism
    Documents giving the reasons behind the choice of Maths and Computing as the choice for subject specialisms. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/13
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-013 Box Number 10

    37-14 Correspondence regarding Specialist Schools Bid
    Memorandums, Letters and E-mails regarding the Specialist Schools Bid. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/14
    Date range 2004 - 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-014 Box Number 10

    37-15 School Plan Audits
    Plans giving information about attainment at the school in relation to the bid. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/15
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-015 Box Number 10

    37-16 Promotional Document for Businesses
    A document to promote the bid to local businesses in order to raise money for the capital project. Also includes guidance on how to produce such a document. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/16
    Date range 2004
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-016 Box Number 10

    37-17 Costings Breakdown
    A breakdown of how the school will use the grant if the bid is successful. Also includes details of the capital project. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/17
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-017 Box Number 10

    37-18 Summary of I.C.T. Provision
    Gives a breakdown of current situation with regards to I.C.T. and ideas for improvements using a Specialist Schools grant. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/18
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-018 Box Number 10

    37-19 Plans and Accommodation Proposals
    A booklet containing the proposals for improved accommodation that are part of the bid. Extent: 1 booklet

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/19
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-019 Box Number 10

    37-20 Documents relating to visit of the Assessor
    Records relating to the visit of Mr. Terry Turner, the assessor of the bid. These include an itinerary of the day and answers to the assessor’s questions. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/20
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-020 Box Number 10

    37-21 Data to Support Bid
    Spreadsheets of data, including examination results, to support the bid. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/21
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-021 Box Number 10

    37-22 Progress Report
    A report on the progress made since the school was awarded specialist status. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/22
    Date range 2005
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-022 Box Number 10

    37-23 Progress Report
    A report on the progress the school has made since the award of specialist school was made. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/23
    Date range 2006
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-023 Box Number 10

    37-24 Year 2 Progress Report
    A report on the progress the school has made since being awarded specialist school status. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - AP 37/24
    Date range 2007
    Inventory ID WHS-AP37-024 Box Number 10

    Published by the Wycombe High School on WHS, August 2009
    With support from The Heritage Lottery Fund
    Listed by Rachel Kneale
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    Updated 11 August 2009

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