“The financial impact on the School to joining the trust – is there top-slicing by the trust in place –will the school retain full control of its budget?”
“Would like to see a roadmap and detailed plan on how Laidlaw Schools Trust will delver added value to Hardwick – want to see examples, with evidence, and how added value will be measured?”
“How the excellent reputation an identity of the school will be protected and maintained (and enhanced!)?”
“How staff, pupils and parents will be supported during any transition and beyond any agreed conversion?”
“I would like to bring up how becoming an academy may affect SEN children, what could/will change and also the benefits and negatives?”
“Have Laidlaw Trust/SHPS made any preliminary enquiries to Durham County Council Planning dept re: likelihood of proposed building permission?”