NPQ Leadership Success

Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is thrilled to announce the continued success of its National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Our October 2022 cohorts have recently completed their leadership NPQs in Early Years Leadership (EYL) and Senior Leadership (SL). CET deliver NPQs in partnership with Ambition Institute. The accomplishment of completing an NPQ is a testament to the…

Attendance Awards for CET Schools

Several Cumbria Education Trust (CET) schools have been awarded a National Attendance Award by FFT for high attendance in the Spring Term. FFT collects daily attendance data from over 10,000 schools. This data helps schools track, monitor and compare their attendance every week. The awards have been given to schools with attendance in the top…

‘Perfect’ Graduation Performances!

Students from The Whitehaven Academy, Workington Academy and Yewdale Primary School had the honour of showing off their performance skills at the University of Cumbria graduation ceremonies, held at the historic Carlisle Cathedral. Earning overwhelmingly positive praise from the University of Cumbria faculty and attendees, it was noted that the CET students captivated audiences with…

New Catering Contract

We are thrilled to announce that, starting in September, we will be partnering with a new catering supplier, Aspens, to provide healthy, delicious and varied meal options for our staff and students. About Aspens Following a detailed tender process, Aspens were chosen to be our catering partner. They are committed to providing delicious home-cooked food each…

Workington Academy Wellbeing Festival

Workington Academy is throwing open its door to the community and hosting its first wellbeing festival. The free event, on Thursday 11th July, is set to be one of the biggest of its kind in the county. More than 35 agencies have signed up to be part of the afternoon, alongside special guest, charity fundraiser…

CET Year 4 Sports Day!

The weather gods must have found out that Cumbria Education Trust (CET) were planning a sports day as the sun made a rare appearance! On Tuesday 18th June, all ten primary schools from CET gathered for the annual ‘Be The Best You Can Be’ Sports Day. Held at Copeland Stadium in Whitehaven, over 200 Year…

Thank a Teacher Day 2024

Today, we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who inspire, motivate, and shape the future of our young people. To all of our staff – thank you for your dedication, patience and passion. You make a difference in more ways than you know and your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are…

OBE For Chief Executive

The leader and passionate driving force behind Cumbria Education Trust (CET), Lorrayne Hughes, Chief Executive, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, for her services to education. Lorrayne has led the Trust since its inception in 2015. CET is now responsible for the education of more than 5,000 young people, aged 2…