Young performers from CET schools are preparing for a spectacular one-off evening showcasing their dance, music, poetry and singing skills.

Staff from Cumbria Education Trust (CET) recently came together to participate in a day-long instructional coaching training session at Workington Academy. This initiative is part of CET’s larger strategy to improve the professional development of its staff across the primary and secondary sectors. Led by Aldridge Education, trainers worked with 50 staff members to teach them about the benefits of instructional coaching. The aim of the training was to provide support to colleagues in quickly improving various aspects of their teaching through practice and modelling. The instructional coaching training received positive feedback from all the participants, who found it to be an excellent way to develop their teaching skills. Chris Wilkins, the Director of Primary Education, said: “This is the

Cumbria is set to host leading voices from the national education sector at an event focussed on improving opportunities in the county.

Before Christmas, our 28 Early Careers Teachers (ECT), both first and second year, across the Trust celebrated a highly successful term.

The Cumbria Education Trust ‘Shine As One’ performance is coming to the Sands Centre in Carlisle on Tuesday 21 March!

We know that in school environments where there are clear expectations of behaviour, with well-planned provision for character and personal development, there will be good mental wellbeing, a readiness to learn and capable and competent young people.

Can you take on our 50 Festive Themed Questions and become our CET Big Quiz Winner?