Wiltshire primary school forced to make staff redundant
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Staverton CE VC Primary School near Trowbridge is making staff redundant due to falling pupil numbers, rising costs and insufficient funding.
Staverton CE VC Primary School near Trowbridge is being forced to make staff redundant as it faces severe financial pressures. Headteacher Ed Powe said falling pupil numbers, rising costs and insufficient funding have left the school with 'very few options'. He described the redundancy process as something 'the last thing you ever want to do' as headteacher, but said the financial reality means difficult decisions must be made.
The redundancies are not isolated. A major survey by the National Association of Head Teachers carried out in June found that 35 per cent of its 5,300 members were aware of consultations or discussions about possible redundancies or restructuring. Of those identifying factors behind job losses, 78 per cent cited insufficient funding and 56 per cent pointed to falling pupil numbers. Additionally, 92 per cent of school leaders surveyed believed school funding had worsened over the previous 12 months.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the NAHT, warned that staffing cuts could cause 'enormous damage' to children's learning.
How it is being reported
- School 'forced' to make staff redundant amid financial problemsA Wiltshire primary school is being forced to make staff redundant as its headteacher warns it has “very few options”.Wiltshire Times · 18 Oct, 05:00
- School 'forced' to make staff redundant amid financial problemsA Wiltshire primary school is being forced to make staff redundant as its headteacher warns it has “very few options”.Gazette & Herald · 18 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Staverton CE VC Primary School · Ed Powe · Trowbridge · National Association of Head Teachers · Paul Whiteman
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