Campfire Education Trust

23/07/2026

🎉 We are incredibly proud of everyone at Spring Lane Primary School on receiving the prestigious SENDIAS Inclusion Award. This well-deserved recognition reflects the school's commitment to ensuring every child has a sense of belonging, and is given the support they need to learn and achieve, regardless of their starting point.

What a way to celebrate the rich diversity that makes its community so special other than at their annual Culture Day! 🌍✨

Congratulations to the staff, pupils and families who have made this possible. You have made our entire Trust proud! 👏💙

Northampton primary school celebrates inclusion award and Culture Day

23/04/2026

Catch up on a spring term full of learning, events and opportunities across our Trust.
https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ba0b017/files/uploaded/CET+Newsletter+April+2026.pdf

17/04/2026

Classroom Teachers – Ready for Your Next Role?

We’re seeking passionate, dedicated teachers. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced practitioner, we offer the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

We invest in our people because we believe they are our greatest asset.

Closing date: Midday, Thu 14th May, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

13/04/2026

🌟 Another proud moment across our Trust! 🌟

One of our Lumbertubs Primary School pupils has been named as one of 5 runners-up in the Young Writers “I Have a Dream” competition – selected from over 31,000 entries! 🎉

His poem “I Dreamt A Dream” impressed judges with its emotional impact, maturity and message of hope. ✍️✨

This achievement reflects the ambition we nurture across our Trust, supported by staff who encourage every pupil to aim high and express themselves with confidence.

As a collaborative and supportive community, we are delighted to celebrate this success together – we’re SO proud of you, Idris! 🌟

09/02/2026

30/01/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that two of our schools, Lumbertubs Primary School and Spring Lane Primary School have been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in 2024/25.

Both schools received a personal letter of congratulations, highlighting that they are among the strongest performers nationally — a fantastic achievement and a powerful testament to what can be achieved through high expectations, commitment and care.

This recognition belongs to our amazing pupils, whose hard work shines through every day, and to our dedicated staff, whose passion and professionalism make such a difference.

Thank you to everyone involved — you should be immensely proud. 🌟

07/01/2026

We are delighted to share our latest newsletter, which looks back at some of our highlights from the autumn term. 🍂

Across our schools, staff have continued to work collaboratively to achieve great things, sharing good practice and supporting one another to provide the very best education for every child.

We hope you enjoy reading about the successes, achievements and key moments from across our trust. 🌟

https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ba0b017/files/uploaded/CET+Newsletter+January+2026.pdf

04/12/2025

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Apply for our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training programme, in partnership with Bellevue Place Education Trust and Teach First, and transform children’s lives!

Learn more: https://www.bpet.co.uk/Train-to-Teach/

29/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Spring Lane Primary School has received the Digital Innovation Award from West Northamptonshire Council for its creative outdoor-learning project 🌳📲 — bringing lessons to life through active, hands-on learning.

The school has also achieved the Gold Healthy Schools Award 👏💛

Well done to all the pupils and staff for this fantastic achievement!

Read more 👉 https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/spring-lane-primary-school-celebrates-digital-innovation-award-following-innovative-outdoor?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4wHtTmMxugHVR74STWtMzakVJDcyA9zh-p57zRdsEShbKE9h8XnpXcZar-ZQ_aem_TYtIF-HMMRwVulpRfNWwSg

08/10/2025

We’re delighted that the DfE has published a blog by our very own Michele Lavelle, sharing how Campfire Education Trust uses the Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP) tool to gain vital insights into managing school resources.

📖 Read the full post here:
https://buyingforschools.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/22/using-the-dfes-integrated-curriculum-financial-planning-icfp-tool-to-get-essential-insights-into-managing-your-schools-resources/

Michele Lavelle, CFO at Campfire Education Trust (CET) in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire, shares how using the DfE’s Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning (ICFP) tool has helped to transform the trust’s planning As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of