Dear Families of North Westminster Federation

We are pleased to share the outcome of the recent consultation on the proposal for North Westminster Federation to federate with London Community Education Federation and Oxford Gardens Primary School. Following careful consideration of feedback, governors from all three Governing Bodies met this week and unanimously agreed to form a single federation.

The new federation will formally come into effect on 12^th January 2026. You will find the official outcome letter below in both an Arabic and English version.

We are delighted to announce the name of our new federation: Connected Futures Partnership. This marks the start of an exciting new chapter, strengthening collaboration and opportunities for our children and communities.

What is a Federation?

A federation is when two or more schools remain legally separate but are governed by one shared Governing Board. This means that while each school keeps its own unique identity, community, and budget, they are all supported by one leadership and governance team working strategically across the group.

This model will allow us to build on the strengths of every school, ensuring that all our children benefit from the very best ideas, expertise, and opportunities.

Why we believe this will benefit our children and communities:

Coming together as one federation ‘Connected Futures Partnership’, will allow us to work more closely together for the benefit of every pupil, family, and member of staff in our communities. The key advantages include:

Better use of resources and support
Schools will be able to share specialist staff, facilities, and equipment — enriching the learning experience for pupils and offering more professional opportunities for staff.

Stronger leadership and governance
A single Governing Board and Executive Leadership Team will provide clearer strategic direction, ensure high standards, and secure the long-term sustainability of all schools.

Greater financial efficiency
By pooling certain costs, we can make savings that will be reinvested directly into classrooms, resources, and pupil opportunities.

Broader curriculum and enrichment
Our shared expertise across areas such as the arts, STEM, inclusion, and SEND will create a richer, more diverse range of learning and enrichment experiences.

Pupil outcomes
Working together means sharing best practice, aligning teaching and learning, and raising standards for every child.

Stronger staff development and retention
Federation offers new pathways for career progression, leadership development, and collaboration — helping us keep and attract the very best people.

What Federation will not mean:

It’s important to reassure our families and staff about what this change does not involve:

• We will not become one single school or merge.
• Each school will keep its own admissions policy, name, uniform, and identity.
• We will not become an academy or a private organisation.
• We remain accountable to Westminster Council.
• No schools will close or relocate.
• No staff jobs will be lost as a result of federation.
• Our educational ethos and values will continue as before.

What would change after federation on 12^th January 2026?

For children and parents, the day-to-day experience will stay much the same — the same teachers, classrooms, and community feel that families know and value.

The difference will be in how schools are supported and led behind the scenes, with one Governing Board and shared leadership team ensuring that every setting benefits equally from expertise, stability, and opportunity.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our school community as we look ahead to this exciting new chapter.