All staff meeting end of day - handhold

Sorry to hear that. I know of a couple of settings that have closed or are closing this academic year. It’s really sad for the staff involved and the kids- (I worked closely with one and it was also handled badly by the ‘powers that be’).

I know of a few businesses having to close due to the government's new tax per worker policies, some small so not so, it's an added tax that the companies just can't afford to pay.

More likely this, it's not that unusual to see LA schools closed because of falling pupil numbers. Lots of comments around it being a private school and the vat rates but private schools aren't immune to falling birth rates.

Are you in Bath, OP?

Maybe.
Or maybe the declining birthrate in the UK?

I was wondering this too. The announcement to the public was only made y’day, so I’m hoping this isn’t the school, as I would hope the staff were informed in advance.

Edited to add: I’m assuming I have the correct school, where the prep is closing, and the older years are merging.

Sorry to hear this.

I do blame labour introduction of 20% on private schools. They claimed this money would be used to support state schools - it hasn’t. As a result of many private schools shutting many pupils with high SEN needs or other needs, are now fighting for support and putting even more pressure on local state schools. A private school near us had over 200 SEN pupils and when it closed nearly all joined state schools. Already anxious at their school closing many found there was no room in local state schools (both huge secondary near us were totally full), the already stressed resources from the SENCO - there just isn’t the resources in place neither physically or financially to support this pupils in place.

A couple of start primaries in our borough closed with about six months notice. They’re just running out of kids.

Stay strong OP. I was made redundant some years ago and it was v distressing

But, I changed direction slightly and now work better hours in a role i love

My experience is not unusual

Good luck

Op I know you’re school and I am so sorry to you and all the staff pupils and parents involved.

We had considered it for our DC - it’s been a school for so long, it’s utterly devastating for all concerned.

Labour need to answer for this. Where will the children end up. Year groups admissions are closed in local schools - and many private schools don’t have capacity.

I’m guessing a school in the Cotswolds. sorry this has happened. I hope you get a good redundancy package. My kids went for a couple of years. It was a nice place years ago - not sure about it more recently. But I’m sad for you all x

Sorry to hear this.
A popular establishment near me has shockingly just shut too. Im guessing this is all to do with the cost of living crisis and poorly run government.

I'm so sorry to hear that OP. Been there and done that but in my case we knew the college would see out its current cohort of students for their A Levels so had two years to prepare for it. It is devastating for staff and students alike.
I hope you all get the help and support you need as you all move forward while this is going on.

Can't believe it. Ashamed to have voted Labour. Fingers crossed those young people in year 12 and 10 won't be affected badly for life by this nonsense

It's new thread every single day - lots of people are being made redundant....
My friend works for public sector and they closing 4 departments out of 6 at her work.

I assume a private school starting with the letter R? Very sorry to hear, I hope those affected soon find new roles/happy homes.

They always are. Never seen this done in a decent way.

I'm so sorry, OP. But if you work in a school, you'll be very employable with those skills.

Sorry to read this and a thought for you and all the staff and children. Hope the period of notice helps in finding another job.

The same thing happened to the school where I worked with 3 weeks notice, I'd prefer not to go into detail here but please pm me and I will outline anything I think might be useful to know.

So sorry. I take it the Labour government’s policies will have contributed to this. They should be ashamed of themselves.

So many of these posts. Employers have obviously waited till after Christmas to tell staff. Know my employer did. Email waiting on first day back at work.

Sympathy OP.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Devastating for all involved, when will the parents and children be informed? That will mean more tears I'm sure as they will be so upset losing their teachers.
Well labour I hope you're happy that your policy results in closing schools. When a private school closed locally some of the teachers moved to other local private schools where the children were moving to. I wish you the best of luck finding a new job and the strength to see you through the rest of the school year.

Sorry to read that @Backtoreality1. Is it the end of the academic year that the school is shutting? Are you eligible for a redundancy payment.

I am in an organisation which announced over 10 months ago that it was merging with another organisation and there would be redundancies and still we know sod all about our jobs. I would say don't underestimate the stress and pressure you and others will feel over the coming months. Unless you are due a payout that makes it worth it I personally would be looking for another job now. You owe your employer nothing in this type of situation.

The next few days/ weeks will be rocky as people process what is happening. What is good is you have more notice than a lot of school closures which gives you time to find somewhere else.

Don’t immediately make panic decisions but start thinking what you want to do. Also if a job comes up before the summer then go for it - yes it can feel rotten jumping a sinking ship but your priority is you.

Are you teaching or support staff?

Very sorry to hear this @Backtoreality1

I've been made redundant twice, my sector is renowned for it. It's really shitty when you are going through it but you do get through it.
Just give yourself some time and space. People adapt / move on at different paces. Choose who you spend time with, you may need to distance yourself from colleagues who are permanently negative.

So sorry to read this @Backtoreality1
The job market is bad at present and worsening. 😪