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Grebot Donnelly newsletter September 2009
September 2009
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Grebot Donnelly teams up with the SSAT
June 2009
Grebot Donnelly Associates have teamed up with the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) to run a range of bespoke training sessions for academies.
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More Academies choose Grebot Donnelly
May 2009
Grebot Donnelly Associates has been appointed to work with a proposed Academy in Ashford and in Winchester.
Over the next few months, the consultancy will work closely with Sponsors and Project Managers to develop and implement a stakeholder engagement programme to gather the views of staff, students, parents and the community.
Grebot Donnelly working on the proposed Academy in Havering
December 2008
Grebot Donnelly Associates has recently been appointed to work on the consultation for the proposed Drapers’ Academy in Havering and is also working on brand development and stakeholder engagement for a number of Academies across the country opening in September 2009.
GDA provides clients with a unique service based on extensive understanding and experience of the education sector. It has a proven track record, providing solutions that are researched and considered, delivering outstanding results and measurable outcomes.
For a period of 3 months, GDA will develop and implement a stakeholder engagement programme to gather the views of staff, students, parents and the community on the proposed Drapers Academy. The agency is also acting as a press office for the project and is keeping the community up to date via a website and newsletter.
Macia Grebot, GDA Director responsible for the proposed Drapers Academy account said:
“To succeed Academies need to ensure that they involve their communities and build relationships from the outset to win their confidence. A schedule of open meetings for parents, students, staff and the community will be the main element of our work along with an awareness raising campaign via local media. The consultation period offers the opportunity to for a genuine dialogue which can be developed and built upon should the Academy proposal be successful”.
Proposed Dunstable Academy hires Grebot Donnelly Associates
October 2008
GDA have been appointed to advise and support the Project Management Team for the proposed Academy in Dunstable on stakeholder and media relations.
For a period of 3 months starting in December, GDA will develop and implement a stakeholder engagement programme to gather the views of staff, students, parents and the community. The themed sessions will build on developing the new identity and branding for the Academy, including consultation on the new logo, uniform and colours for the proposed Academy.
Grebot Donnelly will also be producing regular newsletters, website design and content.
Isabella Donnelly, GDA Director responsible for the account said: “The need to involve the community in the process is fundamental to the future success of any Academy. Focus groups for parents, students, staff and local residents will be the main element of our work along with developing a brand and identity that underpins the vision, ethos and values of the proposed Academy.”