Village schools could share headteacher
TWO local primary schools will share the same headteacher and governing body if the schools are joined together under a federation arrangement.
Governors at Bramham Primary School and Shadwell Primary School have announced plans to create a federation from September 2010 and a consultation with parents and all interested parties will now run from April 19 to gather opinion before a final decision is made.
The proposals have been made because the schools’ governors believe that both schools would benefit from working together.
At a joint governing body meeting last month, governors from both schools voted in favour of the proposals and agreed for a formal consultation to take place.
If the plan goes ahead, it will create a Federation of Bramham and Shadwell Primary Schools.
Sue Morgan, chair of governors at Bramham Primary School, said: “Being a small school presents some challenges in delivering both the curriculum and extended activities.
“Being part of a federation would provide Bramham Primary with access to more resources and staff expertise which will only help our children.”
Martyn Stenton, vice chair of governors at Shadwell Primary School, added: “Having discussed possible options at length with a number of other governors and education professionals, I see the option of federation as a positive step forward for Shadwell.
“It will allow us to build on our current successes and strengths which include the leadership and management of the school.
“Working more formally with governors at another school will help us to be more outward looking and find new ways to respond to the changes and challenges ahead.”
The federation proposals mean:
l Admission numbers and arrangements for each school will stay the same.
l Children will continue to be educated in their current school.
l Facilities will be shared to the advantage of children at both schools.
l The headteacher and deputy headteacher at Shadwell will be shared across both the schools.
l The two schools will continue to have budgets set based on the number of pupils at each school but will have an opportunity to share resources.
l A new joint governing body would be established for both schools.
Chris Edwards, chief executive of Education Leeds, who paid Bramham Primary School a visit this week said: “These schools’ governors have announced these innovative proposals as they feel the changes would help provide even better education and opportunities for all the children.
“It’s important for children, parents and local communities that this proposal is given full consideration.”
lWritten comments can be made to both schools or emailed to shadwellps@leedslearning.net or bramhamps@leedslearning.net.
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