Shared costs for residential visits - making all trips possible for Year 2 to Year 6, including new opportunities e.g. visit to Normandy, France (only possible by sharing costs between three schools) Federation would also provide greater opportunities for pupils to work together with their peers in other schools. All resources and administration would be optimised by all schools through working in federation, which would enhance and continue to improve long term prospects for children Norbury Primary School and Nursery was inspected by Ofsted in December 2014 and was judged to be ‘Outstanding’. Chirbury C of E V.C. Primary School was inspected in June 2017 and judged to be ‘Requires Improvement’. However, a great deal of school improvement work has since been completed to raise standards at the school. Stiperstones C of E V.C. Primary School was inspected by Ofsted in January 2018. Inspectors found that there had been significant recent improvements. It judged that the school should remain but that a full section 8 inspection should be carried out in the near future. ‘Good’ The Diocese and Local Authority are aware of the consultation and are in support of the Federation. They have significant experience in brokering and supporting federations and have found that the system offers an excellent model for both short term and long term sustainable school improvement whilst being beneficial for pupils and staff of schools involved. What are the benefits? One strategic governing body means that schools can work formally together to improve opportunities for children. All children deserve access to the highest academic, sporting, creative and social opportunities. The key considerations for the existing governors are: Maintaining and improving further our schools’ educational standards through effective leadership in all schools. We will have a relentless focus on delivering high quality teaching and learning opportunities. Ensuring the individual character of all three schools is maintained, recognising their significance in their communities. Maintaining the strong Christian ethos of the two Church of England Schools and maintaining Norbury School as a Foundation school, independent of the Church and
Shared costs for residential visits - making all trips possible for Year 2 to Year 6, including new opportunities e.g. visit to Normandy, France (only possible by sharing costs between three schools) Federation would also provide greater opportunities for pupils to work together with their peers in other schools. All resources and administration would be optimised by all schools through working in federation, which would enhance and continue to improve long term prospects for children Norbury Primary School and Nursery was inspected by Ofsted in December 2014 and was judged to be ‘Outstanding’. Chirbury C of E V.C. Primary School was inspected in June 2017 and judged to be ‘Requires Improvement’. However, a great deal of school improvement work has since been completed to raise standards at the school. Stiperstones C of E V.C. Primary School was inspected by Ofsted in January 2018. Inspectors found that there had been significant recent improvements. It judged that the school should remain ‘Good’ but that a full section 8 inspection should be carried out in the near future. The Diocese and Local Authority are aware of the consultation and are in support of the Federation. They have significant experience in brokering and supporting federations and have found that the system offers an excellent model for both short term and long term sustainable school improvement whilst being beneficial for pupils and staff of schools involved. What are the benefits? One strategic governing body means that schools can work formally together to improve opportunities for children. All children deserve access to the highest academic, sporting, creative and social opportunities. The key considerations for the existing governors are: Maintaining and improving further our schools’ educational standards through effective leadership in all schools. We will have a relentless focus on delivering high quality teaching and learning opportunities. Ensuring the individual character of all three schools is maintained, recognising their significance in their communities. Maintaining the strong Christian ethos of the two Church of England Schools and maintaining Norbury School as a Foundation school, independent of the Church and
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