Please see below to read the most recent updates regarding the ongoing industrial action.
There will be no further strike action this term and all pupils are welcomed back to school on Monday 22nd June as usual.
Our published Complaints Procedure aims to respond within 20 school days of receipt. Due to the volume of correspondence received, responses have taken longer than usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
This complaints process is primarily designed to address concerns relating to a student or family’s individual circumstances, or to specific matters where we have a statutory duty to respond. Where issues raised fall within these parameters and do not relate to those addressed in this collective response, they will continue to be considered in accordance with the published procedure.
However, many of the concerns received relate to the ongoing industrial action and are therefore more appropriately addressed through a consolidated response of this nature. We will update this response if additional matters arise and publish any revised version here.
If parents or carers feel their concerns have not been fully addressed through the Trust’s processes, they may raise the matter with the Department for Education via the official complaints route: https://www.gov.uk/complain-to-dfe
Message to prospective learners and parents/carers
We understand that some students and families may be feeling concerned about GCSE results this summer due to recent industrial action at one of our feeder schools.
We would like to reassure you that our college is a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community, committed to ensuring that every young person in Rochdale has the opportunity to continue their education and achieve their ambitions.
If you are worried about how your GCSE results may affect your application or future study plans, please don’t be. Our experienced admissions team will work with you to find the right course and pathway in your chosen area of interest. We offer a wide range of programmes and will provide personalised advice and guidance to help you make the best next step.
We encourage all applicants and their families to remember that GCSE results are just one part of the picture. We are committed to supporting learners to succeed and will do everything we can to help you progress onto a suitable course.
If you would like advice or guidance before GCSE Results Day, please contact Yvonne, Becki or Karen who are members of our admissions team on admissions@hopwood.ac.uk
On GCSE results day, Jane Slater a senior member of our Admissions Team will be at St Cuthbert’s to support you with any questions, concerns or information that you need.
We look forward to welcoming you to our college community and supporting you on the next stage of your educational journey.
