The authority said it recognised the concerns of schools and parents.
Coun. Wayne Daley, deputy leader and cabinet members for children’s services, said: “We genuinely welcome how engaged all partners and schools have been so far, and many are now exploring innovative ways to continue to deliver first-class education.
“The majority of schools in the west of the county supported the idea to consult in this way to debate these issues and we are committed to undertaking an open and transparent exercise. However, it’s important to reiterate that the options outlined in the consultation are for consideration and no decisions have been made.”
He said the consultation had been sparked by the Bright Tribe academy trust abandoning Haydon Bridge High School and the proposal by the Hadrian Learning Trust.
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