Sunfield Children’s Home to ‘minimise’ job cuts
A children's home where dozens of jobs are at risk has said it wants to 'minimise' compulsory redundancies.
Staff at Sunfield Children's Home, near Stourbridge, are facing an uncertain future after it was announced all roles would be reviewed.
The independent special school employs more than 300 people and has recently been taken over by Ruskin Mill, which runs the Glass Cone in Stourbridge.
Principal Caroline Bell said had Ruskin Mill not stepped in, the home would have had to close.
A consultation is now under way with workers while discussions are being held with unions.
The home supports 38 children and young people aged between six and 19, many who have severe learning difficulties.
Ms Bell said: "I want to stress that we are very keen to minimise compulsory redundancies if we can, and have been looking at a range of other measures as part of an overall review.
"Our proposed reorganisation is not just about getting things back on to a firmer financial footing – it is also intended to set the school on a path to improvement and long term stability that will allow it to continue its vitally important work.
"This is obviously an unsettling time. In fairness to all those involved."
