Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner, recently published a report calling for underused primary school space to be repurposed for early years and childcare provision. Already, school sites are increasingly being used to that end. As this trend looks set to continue, leaders should consider how they can help ensure these partnerships are a success.
Ormiston Meadows Academy has set the blueprint at Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) for how these relationships can work in practice, offering an example of the benefits they bring to children and staff alike.
