The Riseley and Wilden Partnership
In September 2021, the Governing Bodies of both Riseley and Wilden Church of England Primary School entered into a partnership with the support of both the Diocese of St Albans and Bedford Borough Council. A new permanent Executive Headteacher and Joint School Business Manager were appointed in September 2021.
The aims of the partnership are:
- To positively impact pupil outcomes in both schools through implementing agreed school improvement priorities that neither school can deliver alone
- To achieve economies of scale by evaluating current school systems and staffing models
- To examine ways to develop the partnership which may include seeking other partners
Partnership priorities 2021-2022
The priorities for the partnership for the academic year 2021-2022 are:
Priority 1 | To review the current curriculum models of both schools to ensure that they fully meet the contextual needs of all children |
Priority 2 | To ensure that the leadership and staffing structure across both schools supports a truly collaborative approach to school improvement |
Priority 3 | To implement a 'staff first' approach to school improvement and staff wellbeing leading to continued improvements in the quality of education in both schools |
Priority 4 |
To work with all stakeholders to review the financial security of both schools and identify ways in which a collaborative review of systems could lead to economies of scale |
Partnership Committee
The Partnership Committee meets every half-term to discuss the progress of the partnership against an agreed set of criteria to measure its effectiveness. The current committee members are:
Name | Role |
Leigh Pointon | Executive Headteacher of Wilden and Riseley Primary Schools |
Lorraine Knight | Chair of Governors at Wilden Church of England Primary School |
Reverend Tim Wilson | Vice Chair of Governors at Wilden Church of England Primary School |
Catherine Veitch | Joint Chair of Governors at Riseley Church of England Primary School |
Richard Carter | Joint Chair of Governors at Riseley Church of England Primary School |