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Staff Consultation Launched at Howell’s School Amid Job Security Concerns
Howell’s School, a prominent independent school located in Llandaff, Cardiff, has initiated a staff consultation process amid reports that numerous employees may be facing job insecurity.
The school confirmed that it is taking steps to support those affected during this consultation, which it described as part of its “ongoing approach to responsible financial management.” While the school did not disclose the exact number of staff members impacted, an individual affected indicated that approximately 30 staff members are either at risk of redundancy or will need to re-apply for their positions.
This announcement coincides with a broader trend affecting fee-charging schools in Wales, which are reportedly experiencing increased pressure due to declining pupil enrolments and alterations to VAT regulations. In recent months, other institutions such as Ruthin School in Denbighshire and St Gerard’s School in Bangor have also closed, following the shutdown of Oakleigh House in Swansea and St Clare’s in Porthcawl last year.
Howell’s School, which operates under the Girls’ Day School Trust, charges tuition fees ranging from £3,754 per term for nursery students to £6,942 per term for sixth formers. Established in 1860, the school serves girls from age three to 18 and boys in the sixth form.
In a statement, Howell’s School emphasised its commitment to responsible financial management and the confidentiality of the matters being discussed, stating, “It would not be appropriate to comment on the detail while the consultation is ongoing.”
