Dear Ms Foster,

I refer to your recent request for information. The Trust has considered
your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“the Act”) and our
response is in blue below. 

1. Please provide copies of any correspondence (letters and email chains)
between the CEO of your trust and the Department for Education (DfE)
between the 1st June 2023 and present. - None, DfE circulars and
communication that goes to every school or Trust have not been shared but
are available from the DfE website.  

2. Please provide copies of any correspondence (letters and email chains)
between your chair of trustees and the Department for Education (DfE)
between the 1st June 2023 and present. - None, DfE circulars and
communication that goes to every school or Trust have not been shared but
are available from the DfE website.  

Cheviot Learning Trust was formed on 01.09.23.

Advice and Assistance 

The Trust recognises its statutory duty to provide advice and assistance
under Section 16 of the Act. 

Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, the Trust is
seeking to be transparent and open in its response. 

Complaints 

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request an internal review by writing within 4 weeks from
the date of this response to the Chief Operating Officer: 

Chief Operating Officer,

Cheviot Learning Trust

Sir Bobby Robson House, Esh Plaza, Sir Bobby Robson Way, Newcastle upon
Tyne NE13 9BA

Email: [1][email address]

Information Commissioner 

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint,
you have a right by Section 50 of the Act to apply to the Information
Commissioner for a decision as to whether your request has been dealt with
in accordance with the requirements of the Act at: 

The Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF 

Tel: 01625 545 745 / Fax: 01625 524 510

Email: [2][email address] 

There is no charge for making an appeal. 

Mark Tait

Chief Operating Officer

Cheviot Learning Trust, Sir Bobby Robson House, Esh Plaza, Sir Bobby
Robson Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 9BA

0191 605 2030 (2904)

[3]cheviotlearningtrust.co.uk

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