BWT's Collaborative Masters in Education Programme with the University of Leicester
Published 24/06/24
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Read MoreMeet Jai Smith, our new Finance and Payroll Shared Services Manager
Published 20/06/24Jai joins Brooke Weston Trust as our Finance and Payroll Shared Services Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Finance team. We caught up with him to find out more…
Read MoreGretton Primary Academy champions road safety awareness
Published 17/06/24As part of its Road Safety Week, pupils and staff at Gretton Primary Academy in Corby took part in a community action event on Thursday, 13th June, to raise awareness about safe parking and driving through the village, particularly outside the school.
Read MoreBeanfield Primary School boosts cricket culture in the community
Published 13/06/24Beanfield Primary School, in Corby, has been providing opportunities for its pupils to engage in cricket, leading to a positive impact among the local cricket-playing community.
Read MoreNew secondary school in Wisbech to become a valued member of Brooke Weston Trust
Published 11/06/24We are thrilled to share that our new secondary school in Wisbech, named The Wisbech Academy, is set to open its doors in September 2024, for up to 120 Year 7 students, earlier than originally planned after gaining ministerial approval.
Read MoreBWT People Strategy; High quality and accessible CPD for everyone
Published 23/05/24Earlier this year, we launched our new three-year People Strategy. The People Strategy was developed with our employee survey and feedback from colleagues in mind and sets out a clear and exciting action plan with achievable outcomes and deliverable projects. It’s underpinned by our ‘ambition for all’ ethos and our dedication to ensuring that equity, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do.
In this case study, we are going to explore the work that has been completed so far in the strand of the strategy called ‘High Quality and Accessible CPD for Everyone’. Our people are our most important asset to transform educational performance across our communities while providing opportunities for personal development. Inspiring, developing and retaining our talented team is vital to delivering our Trust mission. It is testament to each and every one of our employees and their commitment that all our schools are designated as ‘Good’ – providing students in our care with their ‘tickets for life’.
Read MoreFuture school leaders get inspired by Silverstone CEO visit
Published 22/05/24“Communication and relationships are what everything boils down to.”
Read MoreInfo: Email issue with parent comms - 17.05.24
Published 15/05/24Update - 17.05.24: We are pleased to update you that Yahoo have confirmed the email block has been resolved and we are up and running again. Apologies to anyone impacted by this incident, which was down to a change of external email security polic
Read MoreMaximise wellbeing - Cultivating our healthy work environment at Brooke Weston Trust
Published 01/05/24Work-related stress is seen in many sectors, and education is no exception. Teachers and support staff face changing demands on their time both at work and at home. This can lead to feeling, on occasion, overwhelmed. As well as affecting personal wellbeing, the atmosphere and environment in which we work can become less positive than usual.
Read MorePromoting a healthier work-life balance with a ‘wellbeing day’
Published 22/04/24At Brooke Weston Trust, we are committed to tailoring and refining our initiatives and policies to ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
Read MoreHow 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)
Read MoreBringing ‘Coaching Culture’ to life at Brooke Weston Trust
Published 27/03/24In 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.