DET to join Bourne Education Trust

The Trustees were pleased to announce in July the decision for Dunraven Educational Trust to join Bourne Education Trust (BET).  This decision followed a period of due diligence and consultation with stakeholders.  For information, all the correspondence shared with families throughout this period have been shared below.  

The formal process will continue through autumn 2026 with the expectation that DET will join BET officially on 1 January 2027.  We will update families and staff directly throughout the autumn term and will also share those updates on this website. 

Any questions can be directed to governance@det.org.uk 

Correspondence to families

• DET next phase announcement - 2 February 2026
• Letter to families - 15 May 2026
• Letter to families - 2 June 2026
• Letter to families - 19 June 2026
• Letter to families - 3 July 2026 (including Board report and FAQ from consultation)
• Letter to all stakeholders - 20 July 2026