We are delighted to congratulate six of our talented Shelley College Sixth Form students who recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music for Youth Proms.
Pupils, staff, and families across SHARE Multi-Academy Trust’s primary and secondary schools came together to support BBC Children in Need with a range of fun and inspiring fundraising activities.
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We are delighted that Ofsted have rated Royds Hall and Luck Lane primary as a ‘Good’ school. Where “the teaching of reading is a real strength” and “there is a warmth, ambition, and palpable feeling of community.”
Staff and students at Thornhill Community Academy were delighted to have received a ‘good’ rating under the new Ofsted education inspection framework. The report follows an inspection of the Academy that took place in February in which inspectors rated the Academy overall as ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ leadership and management.
The information events provide you with the opportunity to find out more about becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher. The team will be on hand to answer many of your likely queries about the course, as well as areas such as funding, employment opportunities and support.
In December, we sadly shared the news of the passing of our much loved former Headteacher. Jenny was Headteacher of Whitcliffe Mount school from September 2013 until October 2022. Jenny fought the bravest of battles against cancer, she will be deeply missed by the whole school and trust community. The school meant everything to Jenny, she knew every student, their family and every member of staff. She loved nothing more than celebrating successes at every opportunity. Jenny’s enthusiasm and passion will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Staff and pupils are celebrating the publication of an OFSTED report that confirms Millbridge is now ‘good’ in all areas. Inspectors visited the school on the 5th and 6th October and were impressed by the positive transformation that has taken place since their last visit.
The report notes that:
“Parents recognise the hard work that has been put in place to improve Millbridge and make it a happier place for pupils. Parents can see teachers have high expectations of what their children can achieve. They say teachers support their children well.”
It also states that ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school’ and how an ‘exciting curriculum is in place.’
The school had been placed in special measures before it joined Share Multi Academy Trust in 2014. Inspectors added that:
“The multi-academy trust and local governors are committed to continue making positive changes at Millbridge. This effective team takes the time to understand what needs to change and checks that it happens. The team has not shied away from looking outside of the school for ideas. The desire to have the best standards for pupils is at the forefront.”
Lauren McCaffrey, the Headteacher, said, “I am so incredibly proud of my team, our pupils and their families. Everyone has worked so hard and the inspection outcome reflects the huge amount of progress we have made.”
John McNally, CEO of SHARE MAT, added, ‘Lauren and her team have done a brilliant job at Millbridge. They have been supported superbly well by Michelle Lee, our Director of Primary Academies. I am delighted inspectors recognised what a happy and successful school it has become. They also understood our commitment to providing the very best standards for the children.’
Green Light Teaching School Alliance is now known as Calderdale & Kirklees School Direct and is now part of the newly formed Calderdale & Kirklees Teaching School Hub.
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Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub - C&K School Direct ITT information
Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub
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Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub
Awarded Teaching School Hub status for Calderdale and Kirklees by the Department for Education
We are delighted to confirm that Royds Hall Community School and Thornhill Community Academy have formally joined SHARE Multi-Academy Trust, creating a partnership of schools serving over four thousand two hundred pupils across Kirklees.
Thornhill Community Academy set to join our trust
