The Governors of Blackawton, East Allington and Stoke Fleming Primary Schools are considering working more closely together by forming a Federation. 

The term "Federation" has several meanings , and is often used to describe many different types of collaborative groups, partnerships and clusters.

For our purposes, Federation is a governance structure whereby one or more schools share a single governing body under section 24 of the Education Act 2002.

Working together through formal shared governance structures enables schools to raise standards, enhance provision by sharing resources, staff, expertise, and facilities and in the case of small rural schools, ensuring they remain at the heart of their communities.  The variety of models offered by Federation makes it adaptable to suit individual contexts, and local needs and objectives. 

It is very much our intention to take this forward in a way that is sensitive to each school’s individuality and community and we are strongly supported by the Local Authority in this.

We do not envisage any immediate change in our classrooms as a result of this.  However in the longer term we are certain there will be visible benefits of Federation for all the children in our schools.

In a Federation each school very much retains its unique ethos and character and its distinct sense of local community.  Each school also retains its own budget, performance tables and undergoes separate inspections. 

On this website, you will find further information regarding our proposed Federation and the consulation process. Any further information regarding the proposed Federation will be posted on this site.

 

Consultation Documents

Consultation Letter to Parents / Carers

Headteacher's Consultation Evening Presentation

Consulation FAQ Document

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Consultation Calendar

Consultation Starts

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

Consultation Meetings

Stoke Fleming Primary School - Monday 1st March 2010 at 7pm
East Allington Primary School - Tuesday 2nd March 2010 at 7pm
Blackawton Primary School - Thursday 4th March 20201 at 1.15pm

Individual Meetings - 'drop in' sessions led by the headteacher in each school

East Allington Primary School - Tuesday 9th March 2010 at 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Blacawton Primary School - Wednesday 10th March2010 at 9.00am to 12.00pm
Stoke Fleming Primary School - Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 2.00pm to 5.00pm

Consultation Finishes

Wednesday 21st April 2010 at 3.30pm

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The attached document sets out some main questions and answers that have so far been asked as part of the consulation process.

Consulation FAQ Document

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