Consultations

Currently Open Consultations

Consultation on the proposal to change the length of the primary academy day from 5th September 2024. 

The Inspiration Trust would like to inform you of a proposed change to length of the primary academy day. A copy of the consultation letter can be found HERE. 

The Inspiration Trust would like to invite you to give your feedback on the proposed changes by sending your response to: 

  • Completing the online response form​
  • Emailing: governance@inspirationtrust.org quoting ‘consultation primary academy day’ in the subject header.  
  • Writing to: Company Secretary, Inspiration Trust, Weights & Measures Building, 28 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR  

The closing date for responses is Monday 8th July 2024.

Once the consultation closes the responses will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees on Friday 12th July 2024. The outcome will then be confirmed with parents and stakeholders if the Inspiration Trust is proceeding with the change on Monday 15th July 2024.

 

Recent Consultations

Change to the length of the school day at King Edward VII Academy from September 2024

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the length of the school day at King Edward VII Academy from September 2024. The consultation received 74 responses. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation responses against the case for change. The Board of Trustees agreed to determine that the length of the school day will change from the 5th September 2024.

Diamond Academy Name Change

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the name of Diamond Academy to Queensway Junior Academy. The consultation received 1 response. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation response. The response received during the consultation was in favour of the proposal. The Board of Trustees agreed to change the name of Diamond Academy to Queensway Junior Academy. 

Admission Arrangements for September 2025 Entry

Please find the outcome following the recent consulations on admission arrangements for September 2025 entry:

Admission Authority Consultation Outcome Letter

Please find the outcome following the recent consultation to extend the age range for Charles Darwin Primary:

Charles Darwin Consultation Outcome

Expansion of Physical Capacity at Hethersett Academy:

Outcome of consultation to increase the physical capacity of Hethersett Academy 

Following the recent consultation to increase the physical capacity of Hethersett Academy, we intend to apply to the Regional Schools Commissioner for this significant change. The responses were overwhelmingly supportive of the proposed change. The change will result in a new three-storey teaching block. The building will accommodate 12 new classrooms. The build will be funded by the Local Authority.