DETAILS have emerged about the future of schools once the break-up of an education trust takes place.
The Government confirmed earlier this year that the troubled Arthur Terry Learning Partnership would see its schools transferred to alternative groups.
Seven multi-academy trusts will now pick up the schools previously run by the ATLP.
A spokesperson for the trust said:
"Following an in-principle decision earlier this year that Arthur Terry Learning Partnership schools should transition to a small number of high-performing, regionally-based academy trusts, the Department for Education (DfE) has now indicated its intended arrangements for individual schools.
"While final arrangements and timelines are yet to be confirmed, we will continue to work closely with the DfE and relevant partners as the process develops, to ensure a smooth transfer for all of our colleagues and pupils.
"The trust remains fully responsible for the operation and leadership of its schools, and our priority continues to be maintaining stability, supporting our school communities and ensuring a continued focus on high-quality education."
Among the local schools impacted will be St Michael's CofE Primary School and St Chad's CofE Primary School, which will switch to the Future Generation Trust.
Meanwhile, Scotch Orchard Primary School, Nether Stowe School, The Bridge Academy, Anna Seward Primary and Greysbrooke Primary School will go to the Windsor Academy Trust.
The ATLP sites in the Tamworth area will move to the Lift Schools group, while other locations will switch to the Prince Albert Community Trust, King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham, Arden Multi-Academy Trust and Summit Learning Trust.
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