The Federation of Shepherdswell Church of England and Eythorne Elvington Community Primary Schools
The Federation was formally constituted in January 2012 when Eythorne Elvington joined Shepherdswell under the leadership of the then Shepherdswell Headteacher.
Working together both schools have flourished and grown such that both are now high performing schools. Both schools have expanded their pupil numbers and the outcomes for pupils are fantastic.
We have reaped the benefits of working together, sharing resources and staff expertise across the two schools. The SENDCo works across both schools. TAs have been flexible and worked at both schools as the needs arise.
Pupils can access joint activities such as sport competitions and Y6 residential weeks. They also have also shared an after-school club and holiday clubs based at Shepherdswell. Although more recently Breakfast and after-school clubs have been established in both schools. We have parent/ grandparent support for clubs at both schools.
The Federation has a very positive collaboration with other schools in the Canterbury area which enables sharing of good practice, moderation and training.
The Federation has a very strong single Governing Board comprising of individuals from both school communities. With Senior Leaders the Board is responsible for both schools and for ensuring that the Federation remains strong and develops.
