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13 January

2023

Ofsted confirms Nova Hreod Academy continues to be ‘Good’

Ofsted confirms Nova Hreod Academy continues to be ‘Good’

Inspectors confirm that academy “continues to be a good school” following their visit in November 

10 January

2023

North Oxfordshire Academy continues to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

North Oxfordshire Academy continues to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

School praised for its “highly inclusive” and “caring” environment

Inspectors found the school’s curriculum to be “ambitious” and “well organised"

15 December

2022

Central Academy Gives Back this Christmas

Central Academy Gives Back this Christmas

Students and staff take part in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, packing gifts into shoe boxes for children most in need

08 December

2022

Primary Schools Across the Group Celebrate Launch of Student Leadership Programme

Primary Schools Across the Group Celebrate Launch of Student Leadership Programme

Last month, 150 primary-aged pupils from 30 schools across United Learning joined together virtually to celebrate the launch of this year’s Student Leadership Programme. 

06 December

2022

United Learning Schools Across Greater Manchester Take Part in UK Engineering Challenge

United Learning Schools Across Greater Manchester Take Part in UK Engineering Challenge

Last Wednesday, students from five United Learning schools across Greater Manchester took part in an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge Day.

22 November

2022

Building An Eco Future: Beacon View Pupils Create Living Willow Dome

Building An Eco Future: Beacon View Pupils Create Living Willow Dome

In the week of COP27, when global leaders are focused on addressing the climate crisis and our eco future, pupils at Beacon View Primary Academy are studying sustainability and building a Living Willow Dome on the school field as part of their Forest School. 

22 November

2022

Orchard Meadow Primary School Celebrates 'Good' OFSTED Rating

Orchard Meadow Primary School Celebrates 'Good' OFSTED Rating

Inspectors praise “highly inclusive” school which sees leaders “focused on bringing out ‘the best in everyone” 

22 November

2022

United Learning Schools Join Together for COP27 Simulation Event

United Learning Schools Join Together for COP27 Simulation Event

Last Wednesday, students from United Learning secondary schools across the country joined together for a COP27 Climate Simulation Negotiation, hosted by the British Council at their UK headquarters in Stratford. 

03 November

2022

Windale Primary School Rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Windale Primary School Rated 'Good' by Ofsted

September inspection was school’s first since joining United Learning 

01 November

2022

Going carbon neutral: Kettering Buccleuch Academy celebrates winning Modeshift STARS Silver Award

31 October

2022

The Totteridge Academy in Top 1.5% in the Country for Progress Score

The Totteridge Academy in Top 1.5% in the Country for Progress Score

TTA places number one in Barnet and 43rd in the country for Progress 8 

21 October

2022

United Learning Schools in Bournemouth and Poole Celebrate Progress Scores

United Learning Schools in Bournemouth and Poole Celebrate Progress Scores

Glenmoor Academy tops the Progress 8 table in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, whilst The Cornerstone Academy is first on the measure in Poole. The scores put Glenmoor Academy and Avonbourne Girls’ Academy in 12th and 19th place respectively in the country.

20 October

2022

Cyber security: Why schools must improve their data defences

Cyber security: Why schools must improve their data defences

The DfE issued new cyber security standards on 10 October 2022 – Our Director of IT, James Garnett, considers recent attacks on schools and trusts to show how important it is that education settings protect themselves

12 October

2022

St Ives School in Haslemere crowned winners at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022

St Ives School in Haslemere crowned winners at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022

St Ives School in Haslemere is celebrating after winning the Small Independent School of the Year Award at The Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022.  The judges, chaired by Dr Helen Wright, praised the school for its ‘engaging entry, which highlighted the energy and buzz of St Ives’ and loved how the staff ensure the children’s wellbeing is at the heart of every decision they make.  St Ives School in Haslemere is celebrating after winning the Small Independent School of the Year Award at The Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022.  The judges, chaired by Dr Helen Wright, praised the school for its ‘engaging entry, which highlighted the energy and buzz of St Ives’ and loved how the staff ensure the children’s wellbeing is at the heart of every decision they make.  

27 September

2022

How Trusts can Create a Talent Pipeline for School Support

How Trusts can Create a Talent Pipeline for School Support

The need for talented graduates in central MAT roles is present and growing, writes Kate Bradley, and trusts can build a pipeline that benefits everyone

21 September

2022

Swindon Academy Continues to be a "Good" School

Swindon Academy Continues to be a "Good" School

Inspectors praised the “warm, caring relationships” at the school, as well as a curriculum which teaches “equality, diversity, tolerance and respect

20 September

2022

OFSTED Praise Silverdale Primary Academy for Bringing out 'The Best in Everyone'

OFSTED Praise Silverdale Primary Academy for Bringing out 'The Best in Everyone'

Evidence that the school would be ‘Outstanding’ in a full inspection 

Pupils are described as feeling ‘safe and valued’, and ‘part of the school family’ 

08 September

2022

Implementing a Sustainable Digital Strategy

Implementing a Sustainable Digital Strategy

After the accelerated pace of digital adoption over the last two years, James Garnett, our Director of IT and Bett Advisory Board member looks at the priorities for school digital strategies moving forward.

25 August

2022

The Totteridge Academy Students Impress with Top GCSE Grades

The Totteridge Academy Students Impress with Top GCSE Grades

Over two-fifths (42%) of students achieve the highest grades of 7 or above in English and maths

Year 11s set to take up their places at the academy’s Sixth Form in September 

25 August

2022

Goresbrook School Celebrates GCSE Success

Goresbrook School Celebrates GCSE Success

Over 80% of students achieve 4 or more in English and maths

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