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rivers primary academy official opening ceremony
5 Nov 2021

New Rivers Primary Academy Building Officially Opened

The new Rivers Primary Academy building was officially opened during a special unveiling ceremony with Eddie Hughes, MP for Walsall North.

 

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½s Commitment to a Sustainable Future Recognised in Net Zero Strategy
25 Oct 2021

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Commitment to a Sustainable Future Recognised in Net Zero Strategy

Our commitment to creating a more sustainable future has been recognised in the government's Net Zero Strategy.

Developing a Culture of Practitioner Research v2
19 Oct 2021

Developing a Culture of Practitioner Research: Growing Teacher Expertise

We have a strong tradition of evidence-informed practice (EIP) and developing our teachers through our Pedagogy Champion Practitioner Research programme. Read our article to discover the key considerations for developing a culture of EIP and how we have implemented our Practioner Research programme.

wat director of secondary education
5 Oct 2021

Job Vacancy - Director of Secondary Education

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual as our Director of Secondary Education.

letter to parents and carers
23 Jul 2021

Letter to Parents and Carers from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

Read a letter to parents and carers from the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

key facts for governors about the early career framwork
25 Jun 2021

Key Facts for Governors About the Early Career Framework and Early Career Teachers

From September 2021 all early career teachers in a state funded school in England must complete a two-year induction based on the Early Career Framework. Get the key facts as a school governor on how your school can support early career teachers.

importance of the arts celebrated in windsor academy trust virtual dance showcase
21 Jun 2021

Importance of the Arts Celebrated in Summer Dance Showcase

The importance of performance and the arts was celebrated as part of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Virtual Summer Dance Showcase filmed at Wolverhampton Arena Theatre.

ipads for learning launches at windsor academy trust primary schools
18 Jun 2021

Letter to Parents and Carers - iPads for Learning

Read a letter to parents and carers regarding iPads for Learning from Keith Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

solar panels at windsor high school and sixth form v2
4 Jun 2021

Schools Go Green with £2m Investment to Reduce Environmental Impact

Major improvements have taken place across our family of schools in an ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future.

windsor academy trust early career framework programme
4 Jun 2021

The Early Career Framework - Getting Support for New Teachers Right, From the Start

It is exciting times to start a career in teaching! The Early Career Framework is a new package of extensive support which launches in September 2021 and will support all new teachers during their first two years.  Find out more about the programme here.

specialist npqs at windsor academy trust
2 Jun 2021

Specialist NPQs – Recognising the Diversity of Middle Leader Development Needs

The diversity and responsibility of middle leaders roles in schools have broadened. Discover how the new specialist NPQs give focused development opportunities more appropriate to middle leader roles.

active black country school games success for windsor academy trust students
18 May 2021

Dance Competition Success for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Students

Students across the WAT family celebrated success following a series of outstanding performances in the Active Black Country School Games Virtual Dance Competition.

weaving aspire into teaching and learning at windsor academy trust
14 May 2021

Weaving ASPIRE into Teaching and Learning

Our ASPIRE framework helps students self-regulate, thrive and be equipped to bounce back from failure. Discover how we weave ASPIRE into our teaching and learning.

planning for digital technology in education
15 Apr 2021

Planning for Digital Technology in Education

Read our literature review to discover how digital technology can be successfully implemented to enhance teaching and learning.

a guide to new npqs
1 Apr 2021

New NPQs: A Guide and Register Your Interest

Three exciting new NPQs have been created marking the next phase of leadership development for teachers.  Find out more about these programmes, why they are a welcome addition and who they will support, and register your interest for further details.

world education summit emerging stronger from the pandemic dawn haywood
18 Mar 2021

Emerging Stronger: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s vision and approach to be shared on world stage

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s vision and approach to emerging stronger from the pandemic will be shared on the world stage at the World Education Summit in March.

windsor academy trust civic leadership
12 Mar 2021

The importance of school trusts in creating social value and civic impact

Schools and children thrive best when communities do. Discover why civic engagement is part of our culture and the importance of school trusts in creating social value and civic impact.

world book day celebrations at windsor academy trust
9 Mar 2021

Students celebrate love of books on World Book Day

Students and staff across the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ family came together to celebrate their love of books on World Book Day.

national storytelling week 2020 at windsor academy trust
15 Feb 2021

Children share love of reading during National Storytelling Week

Children across our five primary schools shared their love of reading during a week of fun-filled activities as part of National Storytelling Week. View the highlights here.

6 guiding principles for impactful remote education
14 Jan 2021

6 Guiding Principles for Impactful Remote Education

With the nationwide return to remote education for most of our students, we share our guiding principles for impactful remote education, which draw on the research and the best practice that we have seen in our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ family.