The Spenborough Co-operative Trust

The Governing Body of Fairfield School is considering becoming a foundation school and simultaneously acquire a charitable trust, to be named The Spenborough Co-operative Trust. 

We are proud of the success and achievements of our school. We wish to make it even better and believe that we would have a greater capacity to do so by working more collaboratively with partners. The proposed Trust will enable the school to benefit from the skills of our partners to deliver enhanced learning in the classroom. By acquiring a mutual co-operative trust, supported by a range of partners and stakeholders who are united behind our vision, we hope to not only transform the life chances of every student that passes through our school, but to have a lasting positive impact on the wider community as well. We aim to provide the best education for all students in our area by working together to provide a personalised education for all, as well as promoting community cohesion. 

Trust schools are a new kind of school – part of the local authority system, but supported by a charitable trust which will appoint some of the Governors. The Governing Body will continue to run the school and be responsible for its performance. It is not proposed to change staffing arrangements as part of these proposals.

At a meeting of the Governing Body held on Thursday 8th December 2011, it was decided to proceed to the statutory phase of the process. This followed careful consideration of a full written report on the consultation process, which included details of all views expressed at meetings and written comments received. During the consultation all relevant parties were consulted and meeting were held for students, staff, parents/carers and the general public. School representatives from trade unions representing school support staff and teacher associations were also invited to staff meetings.

An electronic version of the full Statutory Notice is available on the website www.spenboroughcooperativetrust.co.uk

Any representations concerning this notice must be returned to the school at the address stated in the notice by noon on Friday 3rd February 2012.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.