About BCP

In simple terms the Beechdale Community Partnership is:

• One single Governing Body will oversee both schools – this is known as a Federation of Schools
 
• The schools will work even closer together in ensuring that, for example, transition arrangements for KS2 pupils between the two schools are as smooth as possible.

• The Federation will look to develop a wide variety of links with its immediate
neighbours – Hatherton Children’s Centre, Mary Elliot and the Frank F Harrison Community Association.
 
• Other partner primary schools will be given every possible opportunity to work closely with the Federation and to participate in its work and activities.

• The long term aim of the Federation is to develop the use of the Campus by as many other Community Partners as possible in order to develop it as a centre for local people to access learning and services.
 
• In order to help develop the Federation, ready for it to begin operating in January, the Governing Bodies of the two schools have been restructured to become one single body comprising of 20 Governors. In addition to this a Change Team has been established which is made up of six staff from both schools. They will meet three times before the end of January to discuss ideas and make  recommendations about how the Federation might operate in the best interests of both schools, their partners and the wider local community.
 

We look forward to keeping you fully informed of the further development of the BCP and trust that you will be able to appreciate the benefits that it will bring to our community.

Last Updated 21 October 2009