The Bishop of Worcester asked a question on the benefits of cooperation and partnerships between schools on 18th March 2024, during a discussion on the contribution of independent schools to the education sector:
The Lord Bishop of Worcester: My Lords, I draw attention to my interest as president of the Woodard Corporation, one of the largest Christian education charities in the country. The noble Lord, Lord Black, drew attention to the partnership between Brentwood School and other schools in the area.
That is built into the very DNA of the Woodard Corporation, with 12 private schools, six academies, 12 affiliated maintained schools and overseas schools, as schools work well together. Does the Minister agree that this mixed model, which values co-operation between different providers, is a very good one that benefits all children? Does she agree that it would be good to encourage such a model?
Baroness Barran (Con, DfE): I absolutely agree with the right reverend Prelate. I know of a number of independent schools and their local state schools that are considering just the sort of arrangement that he described.
The Church of England in Parliament 
You must be logged in to post a comment.