Circulated on 21 Nov 2019:
"Dear Parents & Carers
Following the statement from The Good Shepherd Trust (GST) on Tuesday morning regarding the resignation of Richard Dunne, the Local Governing Committee (LGC) wish to assure you that our number one priority is the support of the staff of Ashley School, whose focus must be directed to the welfare of the children and the excellence of learning that they continue to provide.
The LGC understand that this is a very unsettling time for everyone connected with the school and believe that it is paramount that all who have an interest in the School should pull together for to secure the best future for the children.
Members of the LGC and GST met with a small representative group of concerned parents on Monday evening (in response to a request from parents received before half-term) and responded to a range of questions about the school and the leadership going forward. Some agreed notes from this meeting will be issued to all parents as soon as possible. The LGC will consider a further meeting with parent representatives, once the notes from this meeting have been circulated.
In the meantime, we will be focusing our attention on ensuring that the quality of education that the children receive is maintained.
Our priority remains securing the best outcomes and learning for Ashley children at this challenging time. Please be assured that we are giving immediate consideration to how we can communicate with all the parent community in a positive way into the future.
We will write to parents again shortly to let you know how we intend to engage with parent concerns.
Yours faithfully
Nigel Stapleton
On behalf of the Local Governing Committee Ashley CE Primary School
CC: all members of Ashley Staff"
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The LGC understand that this is a very unsettling time for everyone connected with the school and believe that it is paramount that all who have an interest in the School should pull together for to secure the best future for the children.
Members of the LGC and GST met with a small representative group of concerned parents on Monday evening (in response to a request from parents received before half-term) and responded to a range of questions about the school and the leadership going forward. Some agreed notes from this meeting will be issued to all parents as soon as possible. The LGC will consider a further meeting with parent representatives, once the notes from this meeting have been circulated.
In the meantime, we will be focusing our attention on ensuring that the quality of education that the children receive is maintained.
Our priority remains securing the best outcomes and learning for Ashley children at this challenging time. Please be assured that we are giving immediate consideration to how we can communicate with all the parent community in a positive way into the future.
We will write to parents again shortly to let you know how we intend to engage with parent concerns.
Yours faithfully
Nigel Stapleton
On behalf of the Local Governing Committee Ashley CE Primary School
CC: all members of Ashley Staff"
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