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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

September inspection was school’s first since joining United Learning 

Award recognises academy’s efforts to become carbon neutral

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

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 12^th and 19^th place respectively in the country.

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

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.  

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

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

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’ 

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.

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 

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