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CONSULTATION CLOSED - Proposal to Merge with Coombe Academy Trust 

We want to give a huge thank you to all the parents, staff, and community partners who have taken the time to respond to our consultation. We have read every single comment, and your feedback is incredibly valuable.

We consulted over 3000 stakeholders, including parents, staff, local councillors and MPs, Richmond 
Primary and Secondary Heads, Achieving for Children and other local community groups. Coombe Academy Trust carried out a similar consultation with their stakeholders, and the Department of Education is aware of the proposed merger and consultation. During November, face to face-to-face meetings were organised where feedback and concerns could be raised, and a consultation email address has been available to send in further comments. 

The consultation is now closed.

You have told us that you understand the reasons for the merger. 

You told us your biggest worries are about the specialisms, including Therapy, within our schools being taken away and if money and resources intended for our pupils would be used in mainstream schools. 

You have also given us your thoughts and wishes for how Auriga Schools can expand their offer for your children. 

We can reassure you that funding will only be spent on the support for that child or for the specialist provision it's intended for. This includes funding for Therapy. 

Please read the documents below for additional information and details.

Your feedback will be considered by both Trust Boards in their December meetings and if approved, the merger will happen on 1 September 2026.  Updates will be via email and on our websites.

Thank you for your participation.

Ivan Pryce                                       Jonathan Pallas
CEO                                                 Chair of Trustees 
Auriga Academy Trust                  Auriga Academy Trust