A CONSULTATION has been launched to combine the governing bodies of two schools in Warwickshire.
A federation of Sydenham Primary School in Leamington and Lighthorne Heath has been proposed by the governors from both schools.
They want a partnership of the two schools under the leadership of Juliette Westwood, headteacher of Sydenham Primary School, with new ‘heads of learning’ overseeing the day-to-day management of the two schools.
It is hoped the arrangement would provide a single-federated governing body, but each school would retain its own character, admission arrangements, budget and continue to have separate Ofsted inspections.
A formal consultation, which ends in July, has been sent out to parents of both schools to gather their views.
If approved then the federation could start as early as the autumn term.
The governors of both schools said they strongly believe the amalgamation will bring many benefits to children in both schools.
This includes access to specialist teaching, more social and educational opportunities, greater access to team sports and other joint activities.
Keith Blackburn, chairman of governors at Lighthorne Heath Primary School, added: “Although the governors are excited about the opportunities provided by federation such as, a wider scope for school development and the improvement of standards for all, we will carefully consider all the views of the school community before we make a final decision.”
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