Sharing news, progress and stories from across our Trust:
Why we lead on pupil self-regulation and mental health: Hear My Voice at Venn Academy Trust
In a mixed trust spanning mainstream, specialist and alternative provision, there is no luxury of pretending that emotional regulation is someone else’s responsibility. Every day, we see what happens when pupils are overwhelmed, dysregulated [...]
Why we built a programme for teachers in Years 3–5: from surviving to thriving
The system does a reasonable job of supporting teachers through their ECT years. There is structure, mentoring and protected time. Then, almost overnight, that scaffolding disappears. For many teachers, years three to five are [...]
Building a better system: why we created Wragby Independent Special School at the Nostell Priory Estate
There are moments in system leadership when doing nothing becomes the most expensive option of all. Across the country, local authorities are spending vast sums placing vulnerable children in unregistered or poorly regulated provision, [...]
Bringing Internal Scrutiny In-House: How Venn Academy Trust Made It Work
The Challenge: Moving Beyond “Tick-Box” Audits When I became Chief Financial Officer at Venn Academy Trust three and a half years ago, I inherited a challenge: our internal scrutiny processes were lagging behind. With [...]
Latest achievements and news via LinkedIn
Latest achievements from our schools
Class 5 have had an amazing morning they have painted and used playdough to make incy wincy spider. Well done Class 5! 🕷️🕸️
6JL children had a great time creating nature bracelets incorporating as many colours as possible 🌱🌷🌼🪻🍁
#magpie class had lots of fun at the park. We enjoyed seeing the animals too. #treetops
In communication, #eagle class labelled characters and items #treetops
Team 1 had a great end of year treat, they all enjoyed the mini disco! They have shown ambition, compassion, courage, integrity and respect to earn this! Well done!
Look what’s coming up after the summer holidays! More details on the newsletter, and lots of posters around school. #gpsreading #readingforpleasure #roalddahl ❤️📚
🌞🍦The Hive summer party🍦🌞 Thank you to all of the adults who came to our event. We have loved spending time with you playing in the water and having lunch together! What an amazing day! 🥰
“Leaders ensure that the curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of all pupils, enabling them to succeed academically and personally.”
“The school’s values of ‘confidence, resilience and perseverance’ shine through the curriculum and the positive attitudes of staff and pupils.”
“The school is a vibrant and welcoming place where pupils feel safe and supported.”
“Parents appreciate the school’s efforts to engage with families and build strong community links.”
“Pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.”
“Parents and carers appreciate the school’s focus on building strong relationships and engaging with the wider community.”
“The school provides high-quality nurture and skilled support, ensuring pupils flourish both academically and personally.”
“Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the difference it has made to their children.”
“Pupils love learning at this school. Each morning, friendly staff greet children at the door with big smiles. This creates a welcoming and positive environment for all pupils.”
“The school provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs.”
“Staff are skilled at helping pupils to re-engage with their learning and make good progress.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and they show a strong sense of belonging to the school community.”
“The school expects great things from all pupils. They successfully meet these goals and make superb progress in their understanding of different subjects.”
“Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy a curriculum that is both engaging and broad, supporting their academic and personal growth.”
“Strong leadership ensures that all pupils make excellent progress in their learning and personal development.”
“Parents value the commitment of staff in helping their children to succeed.”
“Pupils are enthusiastic learners and enjoy the varied and engaging curriculum on offer.”
“The school provides a highly nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported.”
“Highly effective and passionate leaders, from in school and the trust, work well together to ensure that pupils in this school make very strong progress from their varied starting points.”
“Leaders consider teachers’ workload. This helps teachers to focus on planning interesting lessons.”
“There is a strong team culture within the school. Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”
“Leaders are determined to provide pupils with the best possible start to their education, ensuring that all pupils achieve well.”
“Teachers have high expectations, which encourages pupils to strive for their best.”
“Staff work effectively together to create a caring and inclusive environment where all pupils are valued.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”
“The school’s inclusive ethos ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.”
“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning.”
“Leaders are ambitious for every pupil and provide a curriculum that meets their diverse needs.”
“There is a strong sense of teamwork among staff, which contributes to the school’s positive ethos.”
“The curriculum is designed to ensure that all children make progress in their learning.”
“Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely caring and positive. Pupils feel safe and supported, preparing them well for life beyond school.”
“They are committed to including all pupils in the school and work hard to ensure that they achieve well.”
“Teachers help every pupil do their best. The staff know pupils’ needs extremely well and tailor learning to enable all pupils to thrive.”