This whole school careers event was a busy day for both students and guests. Students visited the careers fair one year group at a time; year 9, 10 and 12 students also heard from guest speakers during special Futures Day assemblies.

Our guests included a fantastic array of education, training and apprenticeship providers (including colleges and universities), and employers representing a range of sectors.

We asked the students: 鈥榃hat key thing/s did you learn during the event?鈥�, responses include:

鈥淭here are more jobs in a sector than meets the eye鈥� – Y9 Student

鈥淗ow to speak to people鈥� – Y7 Student

鈥淐ommunication and teamwork are important in all jobs鈥� – Y8 Student

鈥淚 have a lot of options after Y11鈥� – Y10 student

鈥淲hat grades I need to get into certain jobs鈥� – Y11 Student

鈥淭o keep exploring every option鈥� Y12 Student

鈥淗elped me to think about what I might do with my degree choice. Gave me the thought of a Master’s Degree Apprenticeship in journalism after a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Literature鈥� – Y12 Student

The students gave fantastic impressions of themselves and made the most of the opportunity; one guest commented:  鈥�Students were really engaged and asking excellent questions!鈥�

We certainly think the event aim was achieved: to enable students to gather information, explore opportunities, be inspired, and develop questioning and listening skills through encounters with employers and employees. 

On behalf of the Garforth Academy students and staff, we wanted to say a massive thank you to all of the guests who gave up so much of their time and energy to make Futures Day the success it was.

We鈥檇 like to extend an extra special thank you to the guest speakers:

Y9 and Y10 Post 16 Options Assembly: Janet Clark (DWP Schools and College Advisor), Lucy Walker (York College), Anna Westmoreland (Heart of Yorkshire Education Group) and James and Molly (current Y12 students).

Y12 Post 18 Options Assembly: Jess Shearer (Huddersfield Uni), Chris Mullen (Edge Hill University), Lynda Beever (ASK Apprenticeships/West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub), and Dom and Beth (ex-Garforth Academy students).

For further information on the event or the wider careers programme please contact Lauren Llewellyn (Careers Lead) LlewellynL@Garforthacademy.org.uk 0113 2127116.

The NextGenLeaders programme encourages students to develop employability skills through creating and implementing a student led social impact project.

300 young people representing 16 schools across Yorkshire gathered at the regional celebration event hosted at the ASDA MCE in Leeds City Centre to present their projects to a large audience of adult judges and peers. Each project was inspirational and full of passion… the judges had a difficult task!

鈥楾he Breaking Free Project鈥� is a group of 5 Year 10 students breaking down gender inequality through working with primary aged children to combat gender stereotypes linked to academic subjects and careers. Their recent workshops have focused on raising the profile of STEM careers with girls.

Red Tape The Vape is a group of 5 students (Year 10, Year 12 and Year 13). They鈥檝e been campaigning for tighter legislation around the sale of vapes and aim to educate young people on the dangers of vaping.

The Breaking Free Project team came away with the 鈥楪ender Equality鈥� award, and Red Tape The Vape were recognised with the 鈥楯udges Choice鈥� award. Year 12 student Sophie, from Red Tape the Vape, was commended for her hard work and commitment with a 鈥楥hangemaker of the year鈥� award.

As last year鈥檚 regional champions, Red Tape The Vape were asked to summarise their NextGenLeader journey for a special feature at the celebration event.

Take a look at what they’ve achieved since September 2022 (this video was created 100% by the students).

The programme has also resulted in another success story which evidences the power of facilitating students to develop their professional network. A Year 13 student who was part of the programme last year has been offered a Degree Apprenticeship accredited by Manchester University with one of the stakeholder organisations as a direct result of her involvement in Next Gen Leaders. Grace is looking forward to embarking on her Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship at ASDA HQ in September.

Following feedback from residents, the academy joined forces with (WDH) and local police officers to address the issue. Year 5 pupils, alongside dedicated staff members, actively participated in a litter-picking event, making a visible difference in the area.

This initiative extended beyond the clean-up. Students, along with the council, conducted an audit of the estate, identifying areas for further improvement.

The goal is to develop long-term solutions that ensure a cleaner and more welcoming environment for everyone.

After cleaning up the local estate, pupils were then tasked with making posters to encourage people to stop littering which could be made into one big piece of artwork, showcasing their amazing collaboration with the community)

In March alone, the academy saw a phenomenal 25 percentage point increase in assignment completion rates, soaring from 46% to a stellar 70%. Teacher engagement with the also witnessed a significant increase, with the percentage of homework assignments viewed in the Insights page by teachers jumping by 13 percentage points, climbing from 45% to a commendable 57%.

Standing out amongst hundreds of schools using Sparx, Melior Community Academy’s dedication to fostering a positive learning environment and maximising student success is truly commendable. Sparx, a personalised math homework platform designed for secondary schools, empowers both students and teachers with the tools and resources needed to excel.

This recognition serves as a shining example of the transformative power of collaborative effort and innovative educational tools. By creating an engaging learning environment and embracing the potential of Sparx, Melior Community Academy is paving the way for a generation of mathematically empowered students.

Congratulations once again to Melior Community Academy on this well-deserved achievement!

is celebrating the success of its Creative Writing Club students after four of their entries were chosen for publication in a national anthology!

As part of the club’s focus on entering writing competitions, students were encouraged to participate in the Young Writers UK ghost story competition. Inspired by a visit from renowned Penguin author Lisette Auton, these young writers put pen to paper and crafted chilling tales.

The Academy is thrilled to announce that four students had their work chosen for publication in the Young Writers’ “Ghost Stories: Spine Chillers” anthology. But the accolades don’t stop there! Lewis, a Year 9 student, was even selected as one of the overall UK winners for his spine-tingling story “Son of Dracula.”

Here is his winning entry:

Son of Dracula

Lewis’s achievement comes with a double reward. Not only will his story be featured in the anthology, but he’s also received a 拢25 National Book Token from Young Writers UK and a special book prize from the school.

Congratulations to Lewis and all the De Warenne Academy students who participated in the competition! Their dedication to creative writing is a true inspiration.

Building on the last edition’s fresh look, we’re thrilled to present another packed newsletter showcasing the amazing impact our colleagues have on children’s lives.  

Our Trust newsletter is always a whirlwind of positive progress, and we deeply appreciate all our staff for making a difference in the lives of our children.

In partnership with University College London (UCL), our partnership has successfully established an Early Career Framework (ECF) offer that is of the highest quality to over 1600 ECTs and mentors, offering bespoke support and guidance to induction tutors, mentors and ECTs. Furthermore, Exchange Teaching Hub has delivered the full suite of reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), in partnership with UCL and Best Practice Network (BPN), facilitated by highly credible experts locally, with programme members achieving an overall 98% pass rate.聽

Our central team and loyal partnership have offered exceptional levels of support to colleagues on all of our programmes, including bespoke CPD, resulting in exceptionally high satisfaction rates. 

Following a recent DfE designation process, we are delighted to inform you that our two teaching school hubs have been redesignated to 新加坡多多六合彩开奖结果, with Grange Lane Infant Academy as the lead school for Barnsley and Doncaster, and The Vale Primary Academy as the lead school for Selby and Wakefield. Exchange Teaching Hub will continue to operate from September 2024, proud to offer a high quality appropriate body service, ECF in partnership with UCL and the full suite of NPQs, in partnership with UCL and BPN. We will ensure that delivery is continually refined to encompass the latest guidance and programme offers including the new NPQ for SENCOs from October 2024. 

Exchange Teaching Hub forms part of a portfolio of professional development and partnership work, named The Exchange Partnership, offering local solutions to local schools; also comprising Exchange Teacher Training, Exchange Subject Knowledge Enhancements, Exchange Research School at Don Valley Academy and the Science Learning Partnership for South and East Yorkshire. Our diverse and broad alliance is characterised by a commitment to sharing knowledge and best practice for the benefit of all pupils, particularly those who are facing the most disadvantage. 

We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the partnership for the benefit of children in our communities.

Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, lively entertainment from a talented band, and a night filled with fun and games. Attendees participated in a round of bingo with wine prizes, a “cash bonanza”, and a raffle packed with incredible offerings such as Smart TVs, electronic goods, and luxury hampers. The star prize, a weekend getaway to London with theatre tickets, left one lucky winner ecstatic. 

The dance floor was buzzing all night long as attendees socialised and celebrated until the early hours. The atmosphere was electric, fuelled by a shared passion for supporting student dreams. 

The Charity Ball would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors: 

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Silver Sponsors: ,  

We extend our deepest gratitude to these companies for their commitment to empowering students and making their aspirations a reality. 

Delta Academies Charitable Trust is dedicated to promoting the development of lifelong learning. Through grants and funding, the charity helps students across the Trust achieve their dreams and support their individual talents and goals. 

The Quality in Careers Standard is awarded to schools and education providers who can demonstrate the importance they place on careers and how they support students to make decisions about their life after school.

The Vale Academy is continually working to improve the life chances and opportunities of all their students, recognising the importance of preparing students for their future careers.

There is a statutory duty to 鈥榮ecure independent careers guidance鈥� for all students from year 8 onwards and the Government also recommends that all schools should be required to work towards the national Quality in Careers Standard.

Achieving the national Quality in Careers Standard shows the Principal Sarah Stokes, AAB and leadership team at The Vale Academy embrace, promote and endorse quality careers education and recognise the part it plays in the overall success of the school and its students.

This will help meet the need for high quality alternative provision places in the Calderdale, Barnsley, Kirklees and Stockton-on-Tees areas, to inspire and support young people to re-engage in learning.

These purpose-built schools will allow our young people to benefit from a broad, enriching, and inclusive curriculum, delivered through outstanding teaching and learning. The schools will follow the highly successful Delta model, which incorporates the blueprint of the DfE’s alternative provision Taskforce pilot, embedding multi-agency support within a school setting. 

The new schools will provide state-of-the-art environments for students to undertake their studies in high-quality settings. We are excited we will be able to offer an ambitious range of academic and technical subjects, underpinned by individualised pastoral support, care and career guidance, which will equip students with the skills and knowledge to help them take their next steps in education, training, or employment.

We look forward to working with Calderdale Council, Barnsley Council, Kirklees Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver these inspiring projects.