It’s been a ‘transformative year’ for New Road Academy

Andrea Bell 2

The new leadership team at a Telford secondary school has been reflecting ‘with immense pride’ on one of the most successful and transformative years in its history. New Road Academy was taken over by the Learning Community Trust last summer, rebranding the Wrockwardine Wood site and appointing a new principal. Reflecting on her first year […]

Work experience awards is a great night of celebration

1 Belle Phillips receives the work experience student of the year shield from Lawrence Wood of Telford College

Newport’s Burton Borough School celebrated the ‘incredible’ achievements of its students, and support from local employers, at its annual work experience awards. More than 160 people attended the event which was described as ‘a fantastic evening of recognition, inspiration, and community spirit’. The keynote address on the importance of work experience was delivered by Ben […]

‘Ticket to Antarctica’ for Hadley Learning Community students

Hadley Learning Community students with their 'Ticket to Antarctica'

Students from a Telford secondary school are taking part in an exciting British Antarctic Survey programme that will see a digital time capsule delivered to the edge of the world. Hadley Learning Community has signed up to the Ticket to Antarctica project which will see the name of the school added to the side of […]

Apprentice of the year award for IT man Josh

Josh Howse from the Learning Community Trust received the IT and Digital Industries award from Alex Whittles of category sponsor Purple Frog Systems

We’re so proud of our IT man Josh Howse, who was one of the big winners at this year’s Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. Josh won the IT & Digital Industries apprentice of the year trophy at the event, held in front of around 200 people at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel. Josh, who […]

Charlton School’s new principal is appointed

Sarah Barton

Charlton School in Telford has announced the appointment of Sarah Barton as its new principal. She has more than two decades of experience in education and school leadership, and brings a broad range of expertise, vision, and passion to the role. The Learning Community Trust, which runs the Wellington-based school, said it was ‘poised for […]