The proposals are being discussed as part of wider negotiations between six directors of children’s services who are exploring the possibility of sharing various services and staff in local authorities across Berkshire.
Reading and Wokingham’s school improvement teams already work together closely, but the two councils believe a shared service is the best way to preserve access to support for every local school, in light of cuts to council funding and the expansion of the academies programme.
The councils will shortly begin consulting on the plans. Head teachers and chairs of governors from schools in both boroughs – including academies and free schools – will be asked for their views, as well as staff, unions and members of the wider community.
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