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💃✨ Another fantastic Aspire Dance Day! Students showcased their energy, creativity, and passion for dance while building confidence and having fun. Stay tuned – blog coming soon!

🎉 Happy National Offers Day! If you've been offered a place at a WAT secondary school, we can't wait to welcome you in September! 💛📚 Exciting times ahead as you start your journey with us!

🎉 We are so proud of being shortlisted for MAT of the Year, Digital Innovation Award, and Civic Partnership of the Year at the !

This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the difference they make in young people’s lives every day. 🙌💛

A huge thank you to our schools, students, and communities—we couldn’t do this without you!

Read more:

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Windsor Academy Trust Shortlisted for Three MAT Excellence Awards We are incredibly proud to share that Windsor Academy Trust has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the MAT Excellence Awards: MAT of the Year, Digital Innovation Award, and Civic Partnership of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our staff, students,....

🎉 Amazing news! Our Head of Professional Learning and Talent, Leyla Palmer, and Aspiring Educators co-ordinator Jatinder Dhanoya, have been featured in TES! 👏 Their latest article is a fantastic read—celebrating the great work happening across WAT.

📖 Check it out here: https://loom.ly/J-ezsEc

How we’re turning students into teachers A trust leader explains how they’ve found a way for aspiring educators in their classroom to experience teaching - and potentially create a new pipeline of future teachers

🌍✨ Aspire Dance Day took students on an international journey of movement! With inspiring workshops from Fabric & a special session led by Great Wyrley’s Katy Wood, students explored new styles, built confidence & discovered exciting training opportunities! 💃🔥

Read more in our blog: https://loom.ly/zhW1R-k

We are incredibly proud of Rhiannon Hopcroft, Executive PA to our CEO, Dawn Haywood, for representing Windsor Academy Trust at the PA Forum: CSR Supporters Group – Careers Beyond the Desk session! 🌟

Rhiannon, who leads and is a great champion of careers and professional development in administration roles across the WAT Family, joined an inspiring panel alongside Julie Hedge (Shoosmiths) and Shell Warren (Deloitte). She shared valuable insights on the vital role of business support careers and the power of engaging with students through careers events and outreach.

At WAT, we are passionate about unlocking the potential of young people and showcasing the diverse pathways available to them. Rhiannon’s work plays a key role in inspiring the next generation and highlighting the incredible opportunities within the business support function.

A huge thank you to the PA Forum for leading this important work—Rhiannon is excited to continue supporting these efforts in 2025! 🚀

We’re so proud to share that Greenways, Manor Way, Milton, and Tenterfields Primary Academies have been recognised among the top 10 performing schools in the UK for the Pupil Happiness Award 2023/24! 🎉

Read all about this incredible achievement and how our WAT family is leading the way in fostering happy, thriving learning environments. 💛

👉 https://loom.ly/UU0fbqo

WAT Schools Recognised in Top 10 for Pupil Happiness! | Windsor Academy Trust At Windsor Academy Trust, we believe that pupil happiness is the foundation of success, and this belief has been nationally recognised! We’re delighted to share that four of our schools—Greenways Primary Academy, Manor Way Primary Academy, Milton Primary Academy, and Tenterfields Primary Academy...

🌟 Proud to Collaborate and Share Our Story! 🌟

Windsor Academy Trust is delighted to have contributed to Edurio’s newly launched Thriving Trust Communities guide, a powerful resource highlighting best practices across the sector.

A special recognition to our own Claire Gething, Director of Communications, for her leadership in representing WAT’s innovative work on civic impact and community transformation.

We’re proud to stand alongside other forward-thinking trusts, including:

Dixons Academies Trust
Infinity Academies Trust
LEO Academy Trust
The Pinnacle Learning Trust
The Rose Learning Trust
Cirrus Primary Academy Trust

A heartfelt thank you to Sir David Carter for his insightful reflections and to Edurio for selecting us to showcase how strong leadership and collaboration can drive real change.

At Windsor Academy Trust, our mission to transform lives and communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we are honoured to share this journey with others.

📝 Explore the guide and discover inspiring strategies for building thriving trust communities here: 👉 https://loom.ly/uFkYHPc

Thriving Trusts Communities: Best Practice Guide Grab this free downloadable guide with best-practice stories for trust leaders to boost morale, retention and alignment with community needs.

📢 We’re on Apple’s global stage! 🌍✨

Windsor Academy Trust is proud to be featured in a prestigious global case study for Apple, celebrating how our EmpowerED Digital Strategy is transforming education for students and staff across the entire WAT Family.

This recognition reflects the collective innovation, dedication, and collaboration of all our schools and staff, showcasing the incredible impact of the WAT Family working together to unlock potential and transform lives.
🎥 Read our blog to learn more and find the link to the Apple case study: https://loom.ly/pBBUeKQ

🙌 A huge thank you to everyone across the WAT Family for making this amazing achievement possible! Together, we are leading the way in education innovation.

Windsor Academy Trust Featured in Prestigious Apple Case Study | Windsor Academy Trust We are delighted to share that Windsor Academy Trust has been featured in a prestigious global case study for Apple, celebrating our innovative use of technology through the EmpowerED Digital Strategy. This recognition is a significant milestone for our family of schools, showcasing the incredible ...

The fireside chat is underway, the film looked amazing on the big screen!

Join us today at BETT as Dominic Liechti, Senior Director of Worldwide Product Marketing at Apple, sits down with our CEO, Dawn Haywood. Together, they’ll explore how iPad and the Apple ecosystem are transforming education across Windsor Academy Trust, empowering every learner to thrive—no matter their location, ability, or background. Don’t miss this inspiring session! 🚀

Join us this Friday, 24th January 2025, at one of our Teacher Training Open Events with Windsor Academy Trust and the National Institute of Teaching. 🌟

🌟 Train to Teach with us at Windsor Academy Trust and the NIoT! 🌟

Are you ready to inspire the next generation, make an impact and shape young minds? 💡 Find out more about becoming a Teacher and how Windsor Academy Trust and the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) can support you every step of the way at one of our 'Initial Teacher Training Open Events' on Friday 24th January 2025.

📍 Location: WAT Halesowen, WAT Great Wyrley or WAT Newcastle
📅 Date: Friday 24th January, 11.00am-3.00pm
🔎 Registration recommended for drop-in event - https://loom.ly/g29EeXk

Ready to change lives and make a difference? ✏️ Applications are OPEN - don't miss out!

🎨✨ WAT A Talent Camp! 70 students from 7 schools came together for an unforgettable 3 days at Ingestre Hall, showcasing incredible creativity in art, dance, drama & music. Watch the highlights video & relive the magic! 🎥🌟
Read the blog here: https://loom.ly/4lXhUPE
Watch the video here: https://loom.ly/xJpfmNU

WAT a Talent Camp: Celebrating Creativity at Ingestre Hall Arts Camp | Windsor Academy Trust On the 8th of January, 70 talented students from seven of our secondary schools embarked on an unforgettable three-day, two-night residential at the prestigious Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre. Known for delivering unique and transformative learning experiences through creative and expressive....

🌟 Train to Teach with us at Windsor Academy Trust and the NIoT! 🌟

Are you ready to inspire the next generation, make an impact and shape young minds? 💡 Find out more about becoming a Teacher and how Windsor Academy Trust and the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) can support you every step of the way at one of our 'Initial Teacher Training Open Events' on Friday 24th January 2025.

📍 Location: WAT Halesowen, WAT Great Wyrley or WAT Newcastle
📅 Date: Friday 24th January, 11.00am-3.00pm
🔎 Registration recommended for drop-in event - https://loom.ly/g29EeXk

Ready to change lives and make a difference? ✏️ Applications are OPEN - don't miss out!

Discover how our WAT family of schools is shaping the future in our Annual Report 2023/24! 📚✨ Celebrating transformation, innovation, and collective achievement, this year's report highlights record-breaking academic results, inspiring stories, and our sustainability journey. 🌍🎓 Dive into the heart of Windsor Academy Trust's mission and see what it truly means to unlock potential.

https://loom.ly/QDvMVA0

Annual Report Windsor Academy Trust is a family of schools committed to unlocking students' academic and personal potential.

🎉 A proud moment for the ! Our Deputy Director of Education, Sonya Lanckham, contributed to the researchED Belfast compendium with her insights on enhancing student engagement. Explore her work in this incredible resource: https://loom.ly/wlHpEGQ