Dear Parents and Carers,
As we move towards the end of this academic term, I thought it might be useful to provide an update regarding the relatively recent formation of the Collaborative Learning Trust. This is the name of the MAT (Multi Academy Trust) which Bramhope has been seriously considering joining for well over a year.
As you may be aware, I am currently a Trustee of the Collaborative Learning Trust, along with Fiona Wrightson (our chair of Governors) and George Petrie, who also sits on the Bramhope Governing body. The Trustees have met on a number of occasions and maintain a close working relationship with the primary schools within our 'Family of schools'.
Bramhope Governors have conducted extensive due diligence on Prince Henry's and remain committed to our school joining the Collaborative Learning Trust. Unfortunately, our initial application was delayed by complexities surrounding an on site lease renewal. This is now reaching a conclusion and we very much hope to become part of the MAT at the start of next academic year.
In the meantime, Prince Henry's have changed their admissions policy which means that current year 5 pupils should not experience the same difficulty of gaining a secondary school place at Prince Henry's in 2019.
I believe that joining the Trust in this early stage of growth will provide Bramhope with opportunities for development which we cannot access as a stand-alone school. Bramhope governors will make a final decision about joining the Trust before the end of term. If we become part of the Trust, we will retain our individual identity but work with other schools to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
I will update you again as soon as I am able to and would encourage you to speak with myself or Fiona Wrightson if you have any questions
Have a lovely weekend.
Rachel Colbourn
