Elmwood School has commenced formal consultation regarding the proposed voluntary academisation with The Matrix Trust. In accordance with the Academies Act 2010, the Full Governing Body have identified appropriate stakeholders to secure their views around whether Elmwood School should convert into an Academy.

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This formal consultation will enhance the School’s pre-consultation work and any additional due-diligence completed prior to this formal consultation.

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The formal consultation will run until 31st May 2025, where this information will be shared with the Full Governing Body on Thursday 12th June 2025. The final decision for Elmwood School to voluntarily join The Matrix Trust will be taken by the Full Governing Body and will be based on the best interests of the pupils, staff, parents and wider community.

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In the meantime please explore The Matrix Trust (Matrix Academy Trust - Multi Academy Trust) to see how their vision of “Education without Exception” aligns to our Schools Values, Aims and Vision. This is an exciting time for the Elmwood Community and the families of Walsall.

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The School welcomes additional questions from staff, parents / carers - but would ask that appointments are made with the Headteacher via postbox@elmwood.walsall.sch.uk to enable the school to maintain partial opening at this time of Industrial Action. The Upcoming Events section of our website homepage (https://www.elmwood.walsall.sch.uk/) will identify when consultations are and anything else that is updated.

 

Keep an eye out for updates / information throughout this consultation period.​​