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  • Promoting a healthier work-life balance with a ‘wellbeing day’

    Published 22/04/24

    At Brooke Weston Trust, we are committed to tailoring and refining our initiatives and policies to ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

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  • How Brooke Weston Academy is leading the way on staff wellbeing

    Published 16/04/24

    "I take personal pride in being there for our staff, building relationships and trust, allowing them to feel comfortable sharing their vulnerabilities and stories. Knowing I can help and support colleagues at work while they support our students is both amazing and rewarding." 

    (Akvile Taylor, Staff Wellbeing Lead at BWA)

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  • Bringing ‘Coaching Culture’ to life at Brooke Weston Trust

    Published 27/03/24

    In the dynamic landscape of education, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth is essential, and Brooke Weston Trust (BWT) this approach is embodied in the values of ‘ambition for all’ and one of our six pillars or our People Strategy being’ High quality and accessible CPD for everyone’. We have embarked on a journey towards integrating coaching principles in the way we lead, manage, and engage our colleagues, enhancing problem -solving and increasing autonomy in day to day working.

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  • Highlights from the Northamptonshire Schools' Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference​​​​​​​

    Published 14/03/24

    Brooke Weston Trust and Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub hosted the inaugural 'Northamptonshire Schools' Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2024' on March 12th. With the theme 'Rising to the Challenge,' 160 delegates from various organisations, including Multi-Academy Trusts, Schools, and local services, explored invaluable insights, strategies and discussions led by field experts.

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  • Celebrating International Women’s Day across our Trust community

    Published 08/03/24

    The education sector is fast-paced and recent trends continue to show an increase in women's representation in leadership roles*. Within Brooke Weston Trust, women hold diverse positions, from educators to professional support staff. Furthermore, we have 73 female leaders working across the Trust.

    Our talented women contribute invaluable perspectives and drive positive change to our Trust.

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  • NTSH proud to be redesignated for four more years

    Published 07/03/24

    Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is proud to announce that following a successful application to the Department for Education (DfE), it has been redesignated as the teaching school hub for Northamptonshire.

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  • Northamptonshire School's Conference 2024: Mental Health & Wellbeing

    Published 23/02/24

    Following the resounding success of last year's Safeguarding Conference, Brooke Weston Trust, and Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub are proud to be hosting the much-anticipated Schools' Conference on Tuesday 12th March 2024.

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  • Empowering our Staff: BWT secures funding for Digital Apprenticeships

    Published 05/02/24

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we are thrilled to announce an initiative as part of our ongoing commitment to the professional development of our staff. In collaboration with 'Primary Goal,' a leading provider of IT, Digital, and Cyber Training, we have secured funding for no less than 60 digital apprenticeships.

    This is a significant stride towards enhancing the digital literacy and skills of our colleagues, reinforcing our dedication to their personal and professional growth.

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  • Sharing the new vision for our Centre for Professional Development

    Published 29/01/24

    “I believe passionately in the professionalism of our BWT staff and I want to provide them with every opportunity to fulfil their personal career ambitions with us.”

    Dr Andrew Campbell, CEO of Brooke Weston Trust

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  • Elevating Teaching Excellence: The Chartered College of Teaching issues Institutional Member status to BWT

    Published 24/01/24

    Brooke Weston Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Institutional Member Status by the Chartered College of Teaching. The status recognises the Trust’s commitment to professional learning and evidence-informed practice through the Chartered College of Teaching for their staff.

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  • Public Sector Catering magazine interview with Theresa Jackson, Head of Catering at the BWT

    Published 16/01/24

    Theresa Jackson joined the Trust as Head of Catering in 2022, bringing with her over two decades of senior catering leadership experience. Theresa was recently interviewed by the widely respected 'Public Sector Catering' Magazine – where she shared not only her insights and expertise, but also the innovative approaches she brings to our catering offering. Read the full interview here: 

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  • A new destination for Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub

    Published 09/01/24

    We are delighted to share that we have opened the new destination of “Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub” (NTSH). Our new home supports our mission to be a centre of excellence for every teacher and leader in Northamptonshire.

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