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Building on the insights shared by Steve Farndon at Shaping Our Future, Cumbria Education Trust, in collaboration with Ambition Institute, is excited to offer two exclusive teacher-educator events designed to elevate the quality of professional development across Cumbrian schools. Led by Steve Farndon, Instructional Coach and Associate Director at Ambition Institute, these sessions will provide…
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Cumbria Education Trust (CET) held its second Shaping Our Future conference, which brought together educational leaders, local authorities and industry experts on Thursday 19th September 2024 to explore the intricacies of the educational landscape as it stands. Held at The Halston, Carlisle, the event featured a series of high-profile keynote speakers and a panel discussion…
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At the beginning of term, we welcomed our 2024 Initial Teacher Training (ITT) cohort. To start their teaching journey on a high, they gathered for the CET ITT induction conference, at Newtown Primary School, bringing all trainees together for the first time. As they are set to embark on an exciting journey into teaching, they…
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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…
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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…
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In light of the recent unrest across the country, we are deeply saddened by the violent and disruptive actions that have affected our nation. We remain committed to our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience – respect for our communities, responsibility for our actions, and resilience in the face of the troubling events of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Year 4 pupils at Petteril Bank School are celebrating after receiving some remarkable maths results. Twenty 8 and 9-year-old pupils from the school, which is part of Cumbria Education Trust, averaged an impressive 24.8 out of 25 on the government’s Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). This outstanding performance is around 5 marks above last…
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