09/08/2026
Good luck to our CEO, Stuart Bellworthy, and his friend as they take on this challenge to support our pupils.
Connect Academy Trust is an inclusive, values-based family of 9 primary schools in Newton Abbot, Torbay and Plymouth. We educate and support 3,300 children, including a high proportion of children who are disadvantaged, have additional needs and do not have easy access to local educational sites.
With our schools spread over South Devon, we need a second minibus to enable these children to get to sports fixtures and complete educational visits as part of our curriculum, including 30 Ways to Connect.
Fundraising activities include Stuart Bellworthy (CEO) and friend Peter Healy walking the 100 mile South Hams Way this summer and future fundraising events in each Connect school in 2026/27.
Help us reach our target via our GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-children-at-connect-schools-have-a-second-minibus
04/08/2026
🌟 Is your child starting school in September 2027? 🌟
We know that finding the right school is about more than classrooms – it is about finding a place where your child will feel happy, confident and inspired to learn every day. We would love the opportunity to show you what makes our school such a special place to grow.
🧸 Join us for our Teddy Bears' Picnic
📅 Saturday 12th September
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
Bring along your favourite teddy for a relaxed morning of fun, play and exploring our school. It is a lovely chance to meet our staff, chat with our team and see our learning environment through your child's eyes.
We also have a number of guided tours with our Headteacher, where you will have the opportunity to look around the school while your child enjoys a Stay and Play session in our Foundation area.
📅 Tour Dates
• Monday 14th September – 9:15am–10:15am
• Tuesday 29th September – 9:15am–10:15am
• Wednesday 7th October – 4:30pm–5:30pm
• Monday 19th October – 9:15am–10:15am
• Monday 9th November – 9:15am–10:15am
• Tuesday 17th November – 9:15am–10:15am
• Wednesday 9th December – 1:30pm–2:30pm
• Monday 14th December – 9:15am–10:15am
If these dates do not work for you, please get in touch. We would be more than happy to arrange a personal 1:1 tour at a time that is convenient for you.
We would love to meet you, answer your questions and help you discover whether our school feels like the right place for your family's next adventure.
📩 Please get in touch to book your place.
30/07/2026
Connect Academy Trust is an inclusive, values-based family of 9 primary schools in Newton Abbot, Torbay and Plymouth. We educate and support 3,300 children, including a high proportion of children who are disadvantaged, have additional needs and do not have easy access to local educational sites.
With our schools spread over South Devon, we need a second minibus to enable these children to get to sports fixtures and complete educational visits as part of our curriculum, including 30 Ways to Connect.
Fundraising activities include Stuart Bellworthy (CEO) and friend Peter Healy walking the 100 mile South Hams Way this summer and future fundraising events in each Connect school in 2026/27.
Help us reach our target via our GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-children-at-connect-schools-have-a-second-minibus
30/07/2026
Try a practice run
The school gate, the playground, the walk to school. Some children feel like it's a little less big if it's not brand new on day one. Why not give a practice visit to the school gate a go during the summer and see how it feels?
However you and your family are feeling about September, Connect schools are here to make sure your child gets the best start possible.
30/07/2026
30/07/2026