As part of its Road Safety Week, pupils and staff at Gretton Primary Academy in Corby took part in a community action event on Thursday, 13th June, to raise awareness about safe parking and driving through the village, particularly outside the school.
Beanfield Primary School, in Corby, has been providing opportunities for its pupils to engage in cricket, leading to a positive impact among the local cricket-playing community.
We are thrilled to share that our new secondary school in Wisbech, named The Wisbech Academy, is set to open its doors in September 2024, for up to 120 Year 7 students, earlier than originally planned after gaining ministerial approval.
Earlier this year, we launched our new three-year People Strategy. The People Strategy was developed with our employee survey and feedback from colleagues in mind and sets out a clear and exciting action plan with achievable outcomes and deliverable projects. It’s underpinned by our ‘ambition for all’ ethos and our dedication to ensuring that equity, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do.
In this case study, we are going to explore the work that has been completed so far in the strand of the strategy called ‘High Quality and Accessible CPD for Everyone’. Our people are our most important asset to transform educational performance across our communities while providing opportunities for personal development. Inspiring, developing and retaining our talented team is vital to delivering our Trust mission. It is testament to each and every one of our employees and their commitment that all our schools are designated as ‘Good’ – providing students in our care with their ‘tickets for life’.
“Communication and relationships are what everything boils down to.”
Work-related stress is seen in many sectors, and education is no exception. Teachers and support staff face changing demands on their time both at work and at home. This can lead to feeling, on occasion, overwhelmed. As well as affecting personal wellbeing, the atmosphere and environment in which we work can become less positive than usual.
At Brooke Weston Trust, we are committed to tailoring and refining our initiatives and policies to ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
"I take personal pride in being there for our staff, building relationships and trust, allowing them to feel comfortable sharing their vulnerabilities and stories. Knowing I can help and support colleagues at work while they support our students is both amazing and rewarding."
(Akvile Taylor, Staff Wellbeing Lead at BWA)
In the dynamic landscape of education, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth is essential, and Brooke Weston Trust (BWT) this approach is embodied in the values of ‘ambition for all’ and one of our six pillars or our People Strategy being’ High quality and accessible CPD for everyone’. We have embarked on a journey towards integrating coaching principles in the way we lead, manage, and engage our colleagues, enhancing problem -solving and increasing autonomy in day to day working.
Brooke Weston Trust and Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub hosted the inaugural 'Northamptonshire Schools' Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2024' on March 12th. With the theme 'Rising to the Challenge,' 160 delegates from various organisations, including Multi-Academy Trusts, Schools, and local services, explored invaluable insights, strategies and discussions led by field experts.
The education sector is fast-paced and recent trends continue to show an increase in women's representation in leadership roles*. Within Brooke Weston Trust, women hold diverse positions, from educators to professional support staff. Furthermore, we have 73 female leaders working across the Trust.
Our talented women contribute invaluable perspectives and drive positive change to our Trust.
