Staff suspended from primary schools

Two members of staff have been suspended from Wolverhampton primary schools following a "disclosure from a whistleblower".

St Chad’s Academies Trust, which is responsible for St Jude’s CE Primary Academy and Trinity CE Primary Academy in the city, did not confirm which members of staff were affected, their roles, or the nature of the issue.

The trust said it had taken the move in line with its whistleblowing policy.

It is understood that more than 30 teachers have left St Chad’s Academies Trust in recent years following complaints made against it.

A spokesperson said: “The trust can confirm that two members of staff have been suspended."

The trust also said it would ensure "the business of the school continues as usual and that the day-to-day running of the academy continues during this period".

It said it was "committed to transparent operation" and hoped to share updates when appropriate.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.