By Nick Horner

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A Trust responsible for 24 schools across the region has said it is making a number of staff redundant after hitting financial difficulties. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), which takes its name from a Sutton Coldfield comprehensive and is also responsible for schools in Sutton, Birmingham , Lichfield , Curdworth, Coleshill, Tamworth and Coventry, has written to parents at all schools about upcoming ’staffing changes’. ATLP has six secondary schools, 17 primary schools and one special school under its stewardship, but yesterday(October 9) it warned staff are set to go. Read more: Shop rammed in city suburb in suspected ‘targeted’ attack A letter from chair of ATLP, John Vickers, states: “I am writing to share some important news around some proposed staffing changes across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. “I would like to reassure you that throughout this process, children remain at the heart of everything we do. “The proposals focus on minimising the impact on teaching and learning, ensuring that every child continues to receive the highest-quality education, care and opportunities.” Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join It continued: “The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is currently consulting with staff regarding voluntary redundancy and early resignation programmes. “Like many trusts nationally, we are facing financial challenges. “We have a duty to ensure the Trust remains financially sustainable while continuing to provide the best possible education for our children and young people.” Read more: Mum’s bid to find man who was with her teenage son in his last moments The letter says the majority of staff will be unaffected. And it also said it is looking at other ways to save costs with Mr Vickers adding: “The programmes are one of several measures being considered to manage resources responsibly. “We are committed to handling this process with care, transparency, and in line with our legal obligations. Staff, trade unions, and trustees are being fully engaged. “As this is an internal matter, I hope you will appreciate we are unable to comment further on individual cases. “Thank you for your continued support and understanding.” Read more: Gang in ‘balaclavas with weapons’ prompt Midland school lockdown ATLP is the trust that looks after The Arthur Terry School and recently renamed The Royal Sutton School in Sutton Coldfield, Stockland Green School in Erdington , The Coleshill School in Coleshill, Nether Stowe School in Lichfield and West Coventry Academy on the outskirts of Coventry – all secondaries. It is also responsible for the following primary schools – Brookvale, Osborne, Paget and Slade in Erdington, Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School in Witton and Hill West and Mere Green primaries in Sutton Coldfield. ln Warwickshire , it runs Coton Green, Dunstall Park, Two Gates and William MacGregor primaries in Tamworth and Curdworth Primary School. Get the latest Sutton Coldfield news delivered direct to your inbox It is also resposible for Anna Seward, Scotch Orchard, St Chads CE and St Michael’s CE in Lichfield and Greysbrooke Primary in Shenstone, plus The Bridge Academy, a special school in Lichfield. BirminghamLive contacted the Trust and asked how many roles are at risk and how many staff are currently affected by the proposed redundancies but a spokeswoman for ATLP said she could not confirm numbers. In addition they were asked whether the redundancies would affect teaching staff, other staff or a mix. Again no details were given.