£9 million expansion plans at Telford school
A Telford school has unveiled exciting expansion plans to create a new building for students with special educational needs.Queensway Academy – which is part of the Learning Community Trust – has submitted a planning application for a new building next to its existing Hortonwood site.The 1,533 square metre building is a £9 million investment and […]
Trust spells out its vision for Telford Priory School
The new leadership team at Telford Priory School have met with parents to spell out their vision for an ‘exciting new era’.The school will officially become part of the Telford-based Learning Community Trust in March, joining its existing secondary schools Hadley Learning Community, Ercall Wood and Charlton in Wellington, and Burton Borough in Newport.Members of […]
Recipe for success at Lantern Academy
Pupils at a Telford primary school had chance to learn from one of the country’s top chefs as part of a national project that aims to improve healthy eating habits. The Lantern Academy in Yates Way, Ketley Bank, has partnered with chef Idris Caldora through the “Adopt A School” programme run by the Royal Academy […]
New head teachers welcomed at two primary schools
The Learning Community Trust has welcomed new head teachers to two of its primary schools. Ben Evans has taken over at Hadley Learning Community, and Hannah Gharu is the new head at Crudgington. Both schools have been given ‘Good’ ratings in their latest Ofsted inspections, and the pair say they are looking forward to building […]
Crudgington continues to be a ‘Good’ school
Crudgington Primary School has retained its ‘Good’ rating, with Ofsted inspectors praising staff for their focus on teamwork and high expectations of pupils. The report said pupils showed ‘pride, passion and purpose’ in all that they do, and were encouraged to be ‘aspirational’. “Pupils’ wider development is a strength of the school,” it said. “They […]
Lanterns are lit to mark school’s official opening
A new-look Telford primary school has been officially opened with the lighting of lanterns and a celebratory Christmas carol concert. Lantern Academy in Ketley Bank has undergone a £900,000 renovation since being taken over by the Learning Community Trust. Dozens of parents turned out to mark the official opening of the rebranded school, which was […]
Trust spells out its vision for Burton Borough School
The new leadership team at Newport’s Burton Borough School have met with parents to spell out their vision for creating a ‘culture of continuous improvement’. The school will officially become part of the Telford-based Learning Community Trust in January, joining other local secondary schools Hadley Learning Community, Ercall Wood, and Charlton. Members of the Trust’s […]
Community fridge project is making a real difference
A ‘community fridge’ project at a Telford school is helping adults with individual needs find a pathway into real paid work. The fridge was set up at Wrekin View Primary School in Wellington around three years ago to stop holiday hunger for pupils whose parents were struggling to feed them through the school holidays. Russell […]
LCT is looking to expand its team of governors and trustees
An expanding Shropshire education trust is calling on local people to step forward to be a part of its future. The Learning Community Trust, which is responsible for more than 5,500 children across Telford and Shropshire, is seeking to widen the breadth of experience among its team of trustees and governors. Mike Briscoe, chair of […]
HLC Careers Fair is a huge success
More than 50 local and national employers attended a busy careers afternoon at Hadley Learning Community in Telford to give students a flavour of opportunities available on their doorstep. More than 700 students got chance to learn more about a wide range of job roles, from the media to the military, plus legal and finance, […]
