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24
Oct

Excel Learning Trust becomes first multi academy trust in York to sign TUC’s ‘Dying To Work’ Charter

24 October 2024By
Excel Learning Trust is promising protection and support for terminally ill employees as it becomes the first multi academy trust in the city to sign the TUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ charter. The charter, which provides an agreed way in which employees will be supported, protected and guided throughout their employment, following a terminal diagnosis, is...
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18
Oct

Pavers Foundation boosts access to Trust’s samba band

18 October 2024By
The vibrant rhythm of samba will soon resonate across a family of schools in York, thanks to a generous donation from the Pavers Foundation. York-based Excel Learning Trust received the £1500 donation from the Pavers Foundation to develop their Trust Samba Band, giving numerous children the opportunity to engage with music and get involved in...
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12
Aug

Incoming York High students enjoy Summer School

12 August 2024By
Students due to join York High in September enjoyed a packed programme of events earlier this month as they took part in the school’s Summer School Programme. York High began running Summer School for students moving from primary to secondary school during the pandemic when the Government funded activities to support transition when students could...
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30
Jul

Woodthorpe Primary School rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

30 July 2024By
Staff and pupils at Woodthorpe Primary School are celebrating the results of a recent Ofsted inspection which sees them judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. Woodthorpe Primary School, which is part of Excel Learning Trust, has been highly praised by inspectors following an inspection last month. Woodthorpe Primary School was previously judged as ‘Requires Improvement’...
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25
Jul

Rowan wins double gold for England!

25 July 2024By
A talented secondary school pupil and athlete from York, who competed in an England strip for the first time last weekend, is now the proud owner of two gold medals! Rowan Whittaker, aged 15, who is a student at Millthorpe School, was selected to represent England last weekend in both the U17s 400m and 4...
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19
Jul

Knavesmire Primary gains Inclusion Quality Mark

19 July 2024By
Another York primary school belonging to South Bank Multi Academy Trust has been praised for its work on inclusion, becoming the third Trust school to receive the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). Following a lengthy process of self-evaluation, feedback and a formal two-day assessment visit from assessors, Knavesmire Primary School has not only been awarded the...
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18
Jul

Millthorpe School athlete to run for his country

18 July 2024By
A talented secondary school pupil and athlete from York is set to compete for his country this weekend, at the Home Countries’ International Schools’ Track and Field Championship to be held in Carmarthen, Wales. Budding athlete, Rowan Whittaker, aged 15, who is a student at Millthorpe School, has been selected to represent England in the...
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15
Jul

Trust schools host French Café experience

15 July 2024By
Children from a York-based multi academy trust have been immersed in the French language this month as they joined together for two ‘Café Français’ experiences. Year 5 pupils from Knavesmire and Scarcroft Primary Schools spent the day at a French Café hosted by fellow Trust school, Millthorpe School on 2 July, whilst Year 5 children...
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12
Jul

South Bank schools celebrate the arts at York Barbican

12 July 2024By
Pupils from across York-based South Bank Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT) came together for a celebration of the arts at the Trust’s second ArtsFest on the evening of Tuesday 9 July. Pupils’ families and friends were treated to an evening of art, song, dance and music at York Barbican.  After spending the day in workshops and...
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21
Jun

Woodthorpe Primary School gains Inclusion Quality Mark and becomes a Centre of Excellence for inclusion

21 June 2024By
Woodthorpe Primary School has been praised for its work on inclusion, becoming the first primary school in the city to receive the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). Following a lengthy process of self-evaluation, feedback and a formal two-day assessment visit from assessors, Woodthorpe has not only been awarded the IQM but has also been named as...
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