Clevedon primary school hoping for learning trust benefits
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A Clevedon primary school looks set to be the latest to convert to an academy.
Mary Elton Primary School, in Holland Road, is in the process of joining the Clevedon Learning Trust and hopes it will be confirmed as a member early this year.
The multi-academy trust (MAT) was formed in 2015 and already includes Clevedon School, Tickenham and Yeo Moor primary schools, as well as Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater which will open in September.
St Nicholas Chantry Primary School is also in talks to join.A Mary Elton spokesman said: “We believe there are strong benefits for Mary Elton in working together with other schools in Clevedon to reinforce excellence and build on existing strong collaboration in the cluster.
“At a time when resources are scarce, and Mary Elton will be facing a deficit in future years, we will be able to generate savings through sharing of resources and joint contracts.
“We will have more immediate call on shared services such as IT, printing and publishing, and training.
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“We are also more likely to be able to access funding for capital projects.
“Through sharing of resources and improved familiarisation, children’s transition from primary to secondary school will be better supported.
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“By taking this step now, we are taking the future in our own hands and will be able to shape the direction and growth of a MAT which is still small.”
