Written by Sue Newstead, Director of Learning Provision Cumbria Education Trust has always believed that collaboration is the gateway to school improvement. Learning from each other, choosing all the best bits from schools and creating a framework of excellence together, brings about rich conversations and a better understanding of why we choose the practices and…
School Trust’s Attendance Strategy Delivers ‘Huge’ Learning Gains Amid National Crisis Written by Des Bird, Director of Secondary Improvement The success of an innovative attendance strategy by Cumbria Education Trust (CET) shows how schools can effectively tackle attendance challenges at a time when national figures are causing serious concern for Ofsted. According to Ofsted’s annual…
Across Cumbria Education Trust, many primary schools have embraced their newly implemented Safe Spaces. These rooms are designed to offer a secure, nurturing environment for children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and for those who just need a safe space temporarily while they learn strategies to self regulate their emotions. This initiative is central…
Nine students from West Coast Sixth Form (WCSF) are celebrating after successfully securing a place on the Dream Placement programme. Dream Placement is a 6 month leadership development programme, led by the Centre for Leadership Performance, for all 16-18 year olds across Cumbria, which for some young people will result in a week’s Dream Placement.…
Joint statement from Cumbria Education Trust and The Queen Katherine School Cumbria Education Trust (CET) has further expanded their Trust, welcoming The Queen Katherine School (QKS), a secondary school based in Kendal. QKS is a strong school, with a Good Ofsted rating in 2022 and close-knit community links within the area. They become the fifth…
Cumbria Education Trust (CET) proudly welcomed senior Victorian and Tasmanian educational leaders for a knowledge-sharing visit focused on the operation and impact of groups of schools working together as a Trust. The Australian delegation came to learn from CET’s successful model and discover how a strong trust structure benefits both staff and children. The group…
The incredible improvement trajectory at The Whitehaven Academy (TWA) continues, with the latest data showing that the academy is the 8th most improved mainstream school in the UK. According to the recently released 2024 Key Stage 4 results from the Department for Education, TWA’s Progress 8 scores place it among the top ten schools nationwide…
The Queen Katherine School (QKS) was proud to host around 100 primary students from local schools for a CET Southern Hub Science Christmas event. Students had the chance to carry out lots of different Christmas themed activities including making chemical baubles, LED Christmas trees, creating Christmas cactus cuttings and investigating party poppers. All of our…
Once again, we are thrilled to announce that several CET schools have been recognised by FFT for their outstanding attendance achievements. This recognition highlights the commitment of our students, families, and staff with engagement and dedication demonstrated within our schools. It is a testament to the collaborative efforts across our Trust to ensure that every…
Joint statement from Kirkby Stephen Grammar School and Cumbria Education Trust Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Kirkby Stephen Grammar School (KSGS). This exciting development marks a new chapter for KSGS, with a focus on enhancing student outcomes, investing in staff development, and expanding resources for the entire school…