‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’ was the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day, marked by all CET schools. Each school focused on how to protect ourselves online and where to go to for support – with all activities tailored to different ages. There was a winner for…
Written by Matt Butler, Director of Primary Improvement and Professional Development Cumbria Education Trust has invested in teacher’s professional development in partnership with One World, an international education consultancy, working in multiple countries, as well as several of the UK’s largest school trusts. Our collaboration with One World has been focused on enhancing how teachers…
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…
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.…
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…
On 21st October, all Cumbria Education Trust (CET) secondary schools gathered to compete in the inaugural CET Inclusive Sports Event, hosted by William Howard School (WHS). Tracey Croucher, Inclusion Lead at WHS, along with Debbie Davies from Panathlon facilitated the event, bringing the Panathlon Xtend Multi-Sports activities and training a group of WHS Year 9…
Celebrating Excellence in Education At Cumbria Education Trust (CET), we continuously strive for educational excellence, and we could not be prouder to see our staff’s hard work and dedication recognised at the latest Golden Apple Awards. This annual award ceremony, in which CET is a proud sponsor, is to celebrate outstanding educators and staff who…
CET schools across Cumbria have welcomed back Year 11 students to receive their GCSE results today. The Whitehaven Academy, William Howard School and Workington Academy have been celebrating the dedication and hard work of their students, along with all of the staff who have helped our young people reach this milestone. The Whitehaven Academy Nigel…
Across the county, Sixth Form students collected their A-Level results today, marking the end of their secondary school journey. For students at West Coast Sixth Form—a collaborative venture between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy—and William Howard School, this day was not just about grades but a celebration of years of dedication, hard work, and…
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…
