The executive headteacher of two Isle of Wight schools and a sixth form will leave his role come next month as part of major changes, it has been confirmed.

Matthew Parr-Burman has notified the governing board of Medina and Carisbrooke Colleges that he will be stepping down.

It comes as the federation behind the schools - Isle of Wight Education Federation (IWEF) - prepares to disband.

From July 1, the schools are also to become academies within HISP Multi Academy Trust, as previously reported.

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Richard Bridgford, chair of governors at the Isle of Wight Education Federation said: “With Matthew’s departure, the governing board has agreed that HISP Multi-Academy Trust will step in with interim leadership arrangements for each school with immediate effect.

"This will ensure a smooth transition for our schools, staff and, most importantly, our children.

"We wish to thank all our staff for their professionalism during this period of significant but, we believe, ultimately positive change.

"We know they will focus on what is fundamentally important to us all – that we deliver excellent education to the students in our care and focus on moving forward.”

Amanda Parry, CEO of HISP, said no schools would close as a result of the changes.

However, when asked about the future of the current heads of schools at Carisbrooke, Medina and the Island VI Form - Karen Begley, Phil Pearce-Jones and David Mumford - HISP declined to comment.

A statement from Ms Parry said: "The HISP Multi-Academy Trust has been providing support to the management teams at both Carisbrooke College and Medina College during the journey along the pathway to transitioning the two schools into the Trust.

"During this time the schools, as Foundation Trust-supported schools, have both remained under the control of the federated governing body with oversight from the local authority and any questions about the two schools should be directed there.

"HISP is committed to transitioning the two schools into the Trust on July 1st, 2024 and, once transition has been completed, we look forward to continuing the work with existing staff, children and the parent communities to create an educational environment for them all that delivers the results that they deserve.

"There are no plans to close either of these schools."