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DCAT Scheme of Delegation/decision making matrix Date of issue: September 2021
Type: Maximum/all academies with a green point in time risk rating (POINTER*) *Appendix 1
Appendix 1 - POINTER
The Academy Improvement Review Process is held formally each year with each school, at which the point in time rating (POINTER) is agreed. The POINTER criteria are set out below. Academies which are green follow our maximum scheme of delegation set out in a separate document. Academies which are below green follow this minimum scheme of delegation.
    Point in Time Risk Rating (POINTER)
   Colour
  Pointer Rating
 Summary Description
  Delegation + PM + Budget
  AIR Frequency (per year)
 Purple
  Exceptional travel
Securely on track to be outstanding within three years. Leaders supporting across the Trust.
 Full scheme of Delegation applies. Head Teacher PM by SEL. Budget responsibility with school
 2 Air meetings
 Green
  Strong travel
Securely on track to move from ‘Special measures’ to ‘RI’ or ‘RI’ to ‘Good’. Level of support is bespoke.
 Full scheme of Delegation applies. Head Teacher PM by SEL. Budget responsibility with school.
 2 Air meetings
 Amber
  Some travel
Some progress is being made but not yet securely on track to move ‘up’ to RI/Good/Outstanding within the required time frame. Enhanced support.
 Bespoke reduced scheme of delegation applies. HT PM may sit with DCEO. May have budget authority removed.
 3 Air meetings
 Red
  Insufficient travel
Insufficient progress is being made to secure the next level (RI/Good/Outstanding) within the required timeframe. The school may be in decline. Critical response &/or enhanced support from other DCAT schools required.
 Reduced scheme of delegation applies. HT PM by DCEO. Budget responsibility sits with Trust officers. Full action plan written within 15 days of AIR meeting.
 4 Air meetings
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