The Chronicle

Many thanks to all who have read through the Foundation Strategic Plan and even more thanks to those who sent through feedback – as promised, we have been in contact with all those who requested it.

A number of parents asked for more details on our sustainability plans – an outline of our strategy and progress will be published on our website before the end of this month and this should give you a really good insight to what we are currently doing and what we are aiming to achieve in the future.

There were also some queries about our plans to develop more non-fee income streams to help support the education of our pupils. Our excellent new Commercial Enterprises Manager, Gemma Cullinane, is preparing a short survey to gather your ideas about activities you, your families or friends may be interested in, ranging from adult and children leisure activities evening classes to larger scale events and weddings. An online survey will be shared with you after half term.

As I’m sure you are aware, 2024 is almost certainly going to be a General Election year. We have been in contact with the MPs and prospective MPs from the main political parties in all the constituencies where our Foundation families live and I have had face-to-face meetings with a good number of these. These meetings have been very useful in ensuring that the people who will potentially be representing us in Parliament have a good knowledge and understanding of our schools, our ethos and the key role we play in supporting families in the local community. I’m sure there will be plenty more to say about the election in the future.

If there is any further feedback on the Strategic Plan or related queries please do send them through using this link.

Very best wishes, I hope you have a good Half Term break,

Ed Hester