Collaboration with Rosherville

We are very proud that Wrotham Road has been recognised as a very successful school, both by Ofsted through our inspection last summer, and by the Local Education Authority. The school has already shared this success by contributing to the development of other local schools through sharing of expertise and best practice by the Senior Management Team and other teachers. 

The Local Education Authority has recently asked for the school to be closely involved in supporting another local school (Rosherville). The Governors have met, discussed the proposal and have agreed that Mr Hovey will act as Executive Headteacher for both Wrotham Road and Rosherville schools for a temporary period of 1 year starting in September. He will have the strategic overview of both schools and will be splitting his time between the two sites, but due to the nature of issues that need addressing in the other school he will initially be spending slightly more time there, with 3 days a week at Rosherville. Both schools will continue as separate schools run by separate Governing Bodies and the arrangement will be closely monitored by both Governing Bodies and the Local Authority.

Mrs Green, will assume a new role as Head of School here at Wrotham Road and will have responsibility for the day-to day running of the school when Mr Hovey is not here. However, Mr Hovey will still be available at Wrotham Road during parent evenings and other school events, as well as being available at times during every week.

The ethos of our school and the drive for continual improvement will remain unchanged.  We are pleased that there will be sharing of best practice by staff from both schools and think that this will be another opportunity for Wrotham Road to develop and for its pupils to benefit.

The Governors believe that the school has the capacity to support another school in this way through sharing the knowledge, expertise and vision that has helped Wrotham Road become the excellent school it is.

There will be a Parents’ Forum meeting on Wednesday 20^th June, 5pm in the main hall at which we will be happy to answer any questions you may have or if you wish to speak to Mr Hovey or Mrs Green please feel free to make an appointment via the School Office.

Ann Walker

Chair of Governors