The Williamson Trust

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The Williamson Trust
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The Williamson Trust is a multi-academy trust centred around the Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, and the Hundred of Hoo Academy in Rochester, Kent. [1] The trust embraces Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, The Hundred of Hoo Academy, High Halstow Primary School, Elaine Primary Academy, Allhallows Primary Academy and Stoke Community School. With the Rochester Diocese Board of Education, they co-sponsor of St James’ Church of England Primary Academy School in Grain. The Trust is governed by the board of twelve directors. [2] It delegates many powers to local governing bodies- the local body at Hundred of Hoo has six governors- one of whom is a staff governor and one a parent governor. [3]

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On 5 November 2018 it was confirmed that The Williamson Trust would merge with Leigh Academies Trust (LAT), although the wording of the press release suggests that The Williamson Trust is effectively being taken over. [4]

History

The trust was established by governors of the selective Rochester Maths School to oversee the development of the comprehensive The Hundred of Hoo School. It took over responsibility for several of the Hoo Peninsula primary schools. It took responsibility for Elaine Avenue Primary School in Strood.

In January 2018, it disposed of Elaine School, having failed to make any improvement, passing it to the Inspire Trust. The DfE had written to the trust expressing concern about the lack of progress at this school and at Stoke and Allhallows. [5]

In February 2018, the death was announced of the trusts CEO, Gary Vyse, at the early age of 37. [6] A verdict of suicide was recorded. [7]

Schools in December 2018

Former Schools in December 2018

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References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to The Williamson Trust". www.thewilliamsontrust.co.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Directors register of Interests.
  3. ↑ "Governors - The Hundred of Hoo Academy". www.hundredofhooacademy.co.uk. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST AND THE WILLIAMSON TRUST MERGER AGREED".
  5. ↑ Jordan, Nicola. "New leadership for problem school". Kent Online. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Duggan, Joe (14 February 2018). "Headteacher who banned pupils from wearing heavy make up dies at home". mirror.
  7. ↑ Ashton, Ben (18 June 2018). "Emotional last message sent by head teacher, 37, before he took his own life". mirror. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "Who We Are - The Williamson Trust". www.thewilliamsontrust.co.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
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