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Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week – bringing the UK together to focus on good mental health. This year, the week took place from 12th to 18th May 2025 and the theme was ‘community’. Our schools have been celebrating the power and importance of community as being part of a safe, positive…
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Celebrating VE Day Across Our SchoolsOur schools came together to commemorate Victory in Europe (VE) Day with creativity, reflection, and community spirit. With wartime-themed displays and remembrance activities, pupils honoured this historic day in thoughtful and inspiring ways. Explore the gallery below to see how each school marked the occasion.
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Article from Ambition Institute. Teaching has always been part of Ellie Sutton’s life, even before she stepped foot in the classroom. Eight months into her initial teacher training with Cumbria Education Trust, she explains why she’s retraining to teach science and what she loves about it. A teaching mindset, right from the start “I’ve always liked working…
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Longtown Primary School, part of Cumbria Education Trust (CET), is celebrating following their recent ungraded Ofsted inspection, after the inspector concluded that “the school may have improved significantly across all areas.” Their last inspection in May 2019 rated the school as ‘Good’, therefore, based off the inspector’s comments, if they were to be fully inspected,…
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Following a well-deserved Easter break, our schools came together for a valuable opportunity to regroup and refocus during our April INSET Day. Traditionally, this day is dedicated to professional development across the trust – and this year was no different. Spread across our five secondary schools, staff worked within departments to network, collaborate, and share…
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This year’s CET Annual Governance Conference 2025 brought together over 90 dedicated Members, Trustees, Local Advisory Board (LAB) members and school leaders for an afternoon of insightful discussions, strategic planning, and shared learning. The event, in which representatives and LAB members from all of our schools were in attendance, served as a crucial platform to…
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Cumbria Education Trust (CET) proudly celebrated the success of its latest National Professional Qualification (NPQ) graduates at the NPQ Celebration Event on Monday 31st March 2025. Held at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, in partnership with Ambition Institute, the event honoured the achievements of educational professionals from across Cumbria and the Northwest of England who…
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New Leadership Appointments at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School and Castle Carrock Primary School Following a thorough assessment and selection process, we are pleased to announce two key leadership appointments within our schools. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School (KSGS) Nic Tweddle has been appointed as the new Head of School at KSGS, effective from 1st September 2025.…
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Representations from across all 12 primary schools in Cumbria Education Trust recently gathered for a dedicated Year 6 strategy planning day, reinforcing their commitment to improving outcomes for children. Held once per term, these sessions provide an essential opportunity to reflect on current strategies, refine approaches, and ensure every child receives the best possible support…
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From the moment the school doors opened, students arrived dressed as beloved literary characters, bringing a vibrant mix of classic heroes, fairy-tale figures, and modern favourites to life. The enthusiasm was infectious, with staff joining in the fun, sparking conversations about books and encouraging students to explore new stories. The day was a resounding success,…
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