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Celebrating Ruby’s Remarkable Achievement

We are delighted to share the incredible achievement of Ruby, a student at Charlton School, whose dedication, compassion, and sense of service truly reflect the values we uphold across our...

New Road Academy Careers Event Helps Students Explore Post-16 Options

New Road Academy recently hosted a careers event to support students in planning their next steps after Year 11. The event featured a wide range of organisations including the Royal...

Oarsome: New gym investment is a ‘game changer’

Students at a Newport school have had their PE lessons transformed thanks to a ‘game changer’ of a community partnership. The pupils at Burton Borough School have received a donation...

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

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...

Work experience awards is a great night of celebration

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...

‘Ticket to Antarctica’ for Hadley Learning Community students

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....

Strength in numbers: Learning Community Trust partners with Unstoppable Learning to empower maths learning across schools

The Learning Community Trust is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Unstoppable Learning, marking a major step forward in our commitment to raising standards in mathematics across all our...

Apprentice of the year award for IT man Josh

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 &...

Explosive opening for Ercall Wood’s new science centre

Ercall Wood Academy officially opened our new £9.2 million science centre… in truly explosive style. Pupils from seven local primary schools were invited to join our Ercall students and staff...

Charlton School’s new principal is appointed

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...

Paul is ‘immensely proud’ to take on the CEO role

The new chief executive of a Telford-based education trust says he is ‘immensely proud’ to have taken on the role. Paul Roberts has been with the Learning Community Trust since...

Sarah’s new role ‘ticks all of the boxes’

Introducing the new head teacher at our Kickstart Academy...

GCSE results reflect the hard work of staff and students

LCT says it is 'delighted' with this year's results across all of its schools...

Summer holiday activities at HLC Library

Storytelling sessions, craft workshops, and a special nature day are on the programme...

NASA Space Camp trip is out of this world

HLC duo return from 'extraordinary' experience in Hunstville, Alabama...

RAF makes ‘flying visit’ to HLC careers event

Representatives from RAF Shawbury landed their helicopter on the school playing field...

Burton Borough celebrates a football hat-trick

Three students have secured contracts with AFC Telford United...

Exciting News Coming Soon!

We’re thrilled to be launching a new initiative this September to support children and young people from Armed Forces families across our LCT academies. This project reflects our ongoing commitment...

Allscott Meads pupils grow their own vegetables

Wellington business steps in with a generous donation to give a helping hand...

Best-ever SATs results for Lantern Academy

Achievement is a massive 33% up on the previous year...

Charltonbury 2025: A spectacular end to the year

Community festival, now in its 16th year, involved over 200 performers and volunteers...

Record-breaking performance by Burton Borough students

A true display of talent, determination and individual brilliance...

Sporting success is celebrated at Ercall Wood

Team GB athletics legend is guest of honour at presentation evening...

Wrekin View’s Got Talent…

Colourful celebrations with family and friends at end-of-year talent show...

Marathon fundraising effort from New Road students

Child Bereavement UK campaign is a cause very close to their hearts...

Ercall Wood ‘sparkles’ on huge night of celebration

Mayor of Wellington hands out trophies to more than 120 students...

Litter-picking champions are crowned

Burton Borough School wins the Telford & Wrekin title...

An emotional goodbye to the ‘Class of 25’

Burton Borough School celebrates the achievements of the ‘remarkable’ year group....

Healthy lifestyles week at Crudgington

Soldier and kickboxer are among the people putting pupils through their paces...

Spanish sports tour is a great success

Burton Borough netball and football players take part in coaching sessions...