Alfred Sutton and Redlands primary schools are two local authority maintained primary schools serving communities in East Reading with complementary approaches to educating children to ensure all realise their potential.  The Governing Boards (GBs) in both schools have, quite separately, considered their future options in the light of ongoing financial pressures, uncertain demographics, professional and support staff availability, and local authority support.  

The regulations require schools to consult with staff and parents, and to communicate their intentions with other members of the school communities, before proceeding to federate.  The School Governance (Federations) (England) Regulations 2012 stipulate the format of this consultation proposal document.   

Please let us know your views by completing this response form or emailing:‐ federationadmin@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk or federationadmin@redlands.reading.sch.uk or by collecting a hard copy and leaving it in the office of either school by noon 29 November 2024.

For those wishing to ask questions directly, the Executive Team and Chairs of Governors will be available at informal drop-ins on:

Monday 11th November at 3.15pm at Alfred Sutton Primary School

Monday 11th November at 9am at Redlands Primary School

FAQ’s will be regularly updated throughout the Consultation period.

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Hard copies are available to collect from each school office.