Resource Spotlight: Anna Freud

As a Stronger Practice Hub, we consistently are looking out for resources that highlight and assist Early Years Practitioners. Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity dedicated to children and families, has been at the forefront of pioneering mental health care for over seven decades.  They work in collaboration with children and young people, their families and communities and mental …

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WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge

We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees.  At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …

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Another Outstanding achievement

Haltwhistle Primary Academy has achieved the highest rating from Ofsted in its recent inspection.   Haltwhistle joined the WISE Academies family of schools in 2018 and this is its first inspection since then, so it is fantastic to report that the judgement was outstanding in all areas.   Before becoming part of our Trust the predecessor school was judged to be requiring …

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Malvin’s Close Academy is Outstanding!

WISE Academies is delighted by the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Malvin’s Close Academy which took place in the spring term 2023. Inspectors judged the academy to be outstanding in all areas.  Their report opens with this comment on the standard of provision at Malvin’s Close: When you step through the doors of this school, the positive environment wraps …

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MORPETH ROAD ACADEMY RECOGNISED FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We are delighted that the Educate North Awards 2023 have recognised the exceptional work of our Family Team at Morpeth Road Academy have been highly commended for all they do to support community engagement in the Blyth area. Hollie Rankin and the wider pastoral Team at Morpeth Road Academy are dedicated to supporting the community in a number of ways …

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From Inadequate to Outstanding – Ofsted Chief Inspector visits Croftway Academy!

Pupils, staff and governors from Croftway Academy, part of WISE Academies Trust, are celebrating after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection, which took place earlier in the Spring term, has produced a glowing report on the work of all areas of the school. Inspectors recognised the school has significantly improved since its last assessment of inadequate …

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Consultation on admissions – Ashley Academy

The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Ashley Academy.  The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2024 onwards.   The proposed policy can be found below Following consultation the Board of Trustees will take account any responses received before determining final admission arrangements.  The final …

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Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day

Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …

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Shaftoe Trust Academy Ofsted

We are delighted to share our Inspection Report following our June Ofsted visit.  The Inspection judged the school to be ‘Good’ overall. In addition, Behaviour and Attitudes, pupils’ Personal Development, and the provision for Early Years children were all found to be outstanding! We’re so proud of the hard work from everyone involved across the school community and the town …

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Bexhill Outstanding Ofsted

Bexhill Academy is proud to confirm that following our recent Ofsted inspection, it was awarded the highest rating (‘Outstanding’) for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as, its early years’ provision.  In the report, Ofsted inspectors said “Pupils are proud to belong to this exceptional school”. Inspectors added: “Relationships between staff and …

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Ashley Primary School to join WISE

WISE Academies are pleased to announce that we are expecting another school to become part of our growing family of schools this September. Ashley Primary, based in South Shields, will be the 13th school in our MAT, and will join our South of Tyne hub of schools. We’re excited to begin working with the headteacher, Mrs Todd, the staff, pupils and …

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WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge

We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees.  At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …

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Consultation on admissions – Ashley Academy

The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Ashley Academy.  The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2024 onwards.   The proposed policy can be found below Following consultation the Board of Trustees will take account any responses received before determining final admission arrangements.  The final …

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Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day

Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …

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CONSULTATION ON ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS – SUNDERLAND BASED ACADEMIES

The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Bexhill Academy, Hasting Hill Academy and Town End Academy.  The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2021. One of the main changes proposed is to add a further criteria for reception admissions which gives higher priority to those children …

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Procurement News

Wise Academies are currently looking to set up a framework of suppliers to provide building repairs and maintenance services across it’s 12 schools.  Services include plumbing, electrical, building, roofing, grounds maintenance, painting and decorating. Any contractors interested in being considered for this opportunity should read and complete the document which can be found here. Suppliers added to the list will …

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Consultation on admissions – Ashley Academy

The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Ashley Academy.  The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2024 onwards.   The proposed policy can be found below Following consultation the Board of Trustees will take account any responses received before determining final admission arrangements.  The final …

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Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day

Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …

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Shaftoe Trust Academy Ofsted

We are delighted to share our Inspection Report following our June Ofsted visit.  The Inspection judged the school to be ‘Good’ overall. In addition, Behaviour and Attitudes, pupils’ Personal Development, and the provision for Early Years children were all found to be outstanding! We’re so proud of the hard work from everyone involved across the school community and the town …

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Ashley Primary School to join WISE

WISE Academies are pleased to announce that we are expecting another school to become part of our growing family of schools this September. Ashley Primary, based in South Shields, will be the 13th school in our MAT, and will join our South of Tyne hub of schools. We’re excited to begin working with the headteacher, Mrs Todd, the staff, pupils and …

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Morpeth Road Outstanding Ofsted

Morpeth Road Academy is proud to confirm that following our recent Ofsted inspection, it was awarded the highest rating (‘Outstanding’) for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as, its early years’ provision.  In the report, Ofsted inspectors said: “Pupils thrive with the high level of support given in this school where everyone …

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WISE Receives Recognition

At a discussion in the House of Commons this week, it was suggested that children in the North of England growing up in poorer families emerge from schools with substantially lower levels of academic attainment.  However, we are proud to say that amongst some other regional Trusts, WISE Academies has since been acknowledged by Leora Cruddas (CEO of the Confederation …

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WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge

We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees.  At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …

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Another Outstanding achievement

Haltwhistle Primary Academy has achieved the highest rating from Ofsted in its recent inspection.   Haltwhistle joined the WISE Academies family of schools in 2018 and this is its first inspection since then, so it is fantastic to report that the judgement was outstanding in all areas.   Before becoming part of our Trust the predecessor school was judged to be requiring …

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Malvin’s Close Academy is Outstanding!

WISE Academies is delighted by the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Malvin’s Close Academy which took place in the spring term 2023. Inspectors judged the academy to be outstanding in all areas.  Their report opens with this comment on the standard of provision at Malvin’s Close: When you step through the doors of this school, the positive environment wraps …

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MORPETH ROAD ACADEMY RECOGNISED FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We are delighted that the Educate North Awards 2023 have recognised the exceptional work of our Family Team at Morpeth Road Academy have been highly commended for all they do to support community engagement in the Blyth area. Hollie Rankin and the wider pastoral Team at Morpeth Road Academy are dedicated to supporting the community in a number of ways …

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From Inadequate to Outstanding – Ofsted Chief Inspector visits Croftway Academy!

Pupils, staff and governors from Croftway Academy, part of WISE Academies Trust, are celebrating after being graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection, which took place earlier in the Spring term, has produced a glowing report on the work of all areas of the school. Inspectors recognised the school has significantly improved since its last assessment of inadequate …

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Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day

Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …

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Shaftoe Trust Academy Ofsted

We are delighted to share our Inspection Report following our June Ofsted visit.  The Inspection judged the school to be ‘Good’ overall. In addition, Behaviour and Attitudes, pupils’ Personal Development, and the provision for Early Years children were all found to be outstanding! We’re so proud of the hard work from everyone involved across the school community and the town …

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Bexhill Outstanding Ofsted

Bexhill Academy is proud to confirm that following our recent Ofsted inspection, it was awarded the highest rating (‘Outstanding’) for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as, its early years’ provision.  In the report, Ofsted inspectors said “Pupils are proud to belong to this exceptional school”. Inspectors added: “Relationships between staff and …

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Ashley Primary School to join WISE

WISE Academies are pleased to announce that we are expecting another school to become part of our growing family of schools this September. Ashley Primary, based in South Shields, will be the 13th school in our MAT, and will join our South of Tyne hub of schools. We’re excited to begin working with the headteacher, Mrs Todd, the staff, pupils and …

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Morpeth Road Outstanding Ofsted

Morpeth Road Academy is proud to confirm that following our recent Ofsted inspection, it was awarded the highest rating (‘Outstanding’) for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as, its early years’ provision.  In the report, Ofsted inspectors said: “Pupils thrive with the high level of support given in this school where everyone …

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Teacher Starting Salary On The Rise – Become a Teacher with WISE ITT

If you’re considering a career in teaching, it is natural that one of the first questions you might have is how much you can expect to earn as a starting salary, especially considering some stereotypes that come with school teachers’ pay.  The answer to this question can vary depending on several factors, including your qualifications, experience, and the location of …

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