The local authority is committed to developing solutions together with schools. Before starting the review, the local authority established the Primary Review Advisory Group which is includes headteachers from all sectors, as well as representatives from diocesan boards, the Council of Mosques, the Greater London Authority, the office of the Regional Schools Commissioner and the early years sector. The role of the advisory group is to advise on the review process and assist in reviewing options for change.
Through this group, an agreed set of evaluation criteria was used to identify which schools would be in scope for review. The primary criteria were a school’s level of surplus places and parental preferences, but other factors such as a school’s building and educational offer were also considered. 16 primary schools were identified as in scope for review across the Bethnal Green, Wapping and Stepney catchment areas.
The local authority is working in partnership with the leaders of these schools to develop possible solutions throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. This work is being led by an independent consultant who is an experienced headteacher, governor and former Director of Children’s Services. Through discussions with the schools in scope, some ideas have been put forward for partnerships with other schools not identified as ‘in scope’ (for example, secondary schools) and these schools are also being involved in this work.
Once proposals have been developed by the local authority and school leaders, the local authority will consult with stakeholders throughout the Summer and Autumn 2019 terms. The proposals and consultation results will be presented to Cabinet who will make the final decision.e local authority is committed to developing solutions together with schools. Before starting the review, the local authority established the Primary Review Advisory Group which is includes headteachers from all sectors, as well as representatives from diocesan boards, the Council of Mosques, the Greater London Authority, the office of the Regional Schools Commissioner and the early years sector. The role of the advisory group is to advise on the review process and assist in reviewing options for change.
Through this group, an agreed set of evaluation criteria was used to identify which schools would be in scope for review. The primary criteria were a school’s level of surplus places and parental preferences, but other factors such as a school’s building and educational offer were also considered. 16 primary schools were identified as in scope for review across the Bethnal Green, Wapping and Stepney catchment areas.
The local authority is working in partnership with the leaders of these schools to develop possible solutions throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. This work is being led by an independent consultant who is an experienced headteacher, governor and former Director of Children’s Services. Through discussions with the schools in scope, some ideas have been put forward for partnerships with other schools not identified as ‘in scope’ (for example, secondary schools) and these schools are also being involved in this work.
Once proposals have been developed by the local authority and school leaders, the local authority will consult with stakeholders throughout the Summer and Autumn 2019 terms. The proposals and consultation results will be presented to Cabinet who will make the final decision.