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Academies: South Basildon and East Thurrock

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 3 December 2024UIN 16033

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) Mossbourne Federation and (b) Ortu Federation on academy schools in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell

Departmental officials have held regular meetings with both the Mossbourne Federation and the Ortu Federation. Discussions have focused on ensuring the successful transfer of the three Ortu Federation academies to the Mossbourne Federation. We are confident that the Mossbourne Federation is well placed to provide the support these schools need.

The transfer is scheduled to take place on 1 January 2025.

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