We are incredibly proud of the Rosecliffe Spencer Choir, who recently took part in a very special event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Held at the historic Abbey Circus Air Raid Shelter, the choir delivered a touching performance that honoured the strength and sacrifice of those who lived through the Second World War.
After a lifelong career dedicated to supporting school communities through education catering, Tanya Flinders, Trust Catering Operations Manager, is retiring and bidding farewell to our schools.
Tanya has played a pivotal role in overseeing and developing catering services across the Trust, ensuring thousands of students received nutritious, high-quality meals every day. Her leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on our schools, staff, and pupils alike. We sat down with Tanya as she reflected on her journey, the joys and challenges of her role, and what lies ahead in retirement…
Spencer Primary Pupil Parliament came together for their third meeting of the academic year in an inspiring gathering held at Portland Conference Centre. The event brought together children from across the Spencer Academies Trust, showcasing a growing network of pupils committed to making a difference in their schools and wider communities.
Excitement filled the room as pupils reunited with familiar faces and welcomed new representatives who joined in place of those who couldn’t attend. Each pupil proudly received their Trust Pupil Parliament badge, symbolising their important role in shaping the future of their schools.
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of James Heppell, our Graphic Designer and Brand Manager at Spencer Academies Trust, who successfully completed the London Marathon to raise funds for our very own charity, Spencer Superstars, last weekend!
James took on the 26.2-mile challenge following months of dedication and training, crossing the finish line at 4 hours and 24 minutes!
Staff, parents and pupils at Wyndham Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a tremendous report from their most recent Ofsted inspection. With the amazing work by the team at Wyndham, Ofsted have confirmed they have continued to maintain standards which were previously graded as ‘Outstanding’ in 2014.
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy have achieved a remarkable milestone by earning the prestigious Green Flag Eco School award with a distinction for ‘excellence in improving sustainability and environmental learning in our setting'. This recognition celebrates the school marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment to creating a greener future!
The Green Flag award is an internationally recognized accreditation that honours schools demonstrating their dedication to environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Rosecliffe’s success is a testament to the hard work and passion of both pupils and staff in integrating eco-friendly initiatives into everyday school life.
The Spencer Academies Trust is delighted to welcome Bispham Spencer Academy in Toton, as the newest member of our growing family of academies. The school officially joined the Trust this month, marking an exciting new chapter in its journey of providing exceptional education to children in the community.
Bispham Spencer Academy is a flourishing primary school known for its high standards of teaching and learning, strong community ethos, and commitment to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for personal development, the school shares the Trust’s values of excellence, inclusion, and innovation in education.
Over 600 educators and colleagues across our 19 primary academies came together this month for two enriching Primary Inset events, designed to foster collaboration and a shared sense of belonging across the Spencer Academies Trust. Hosted at Brackensdale Spencer Academy for Derby and Derbyshire schools and Portland Spencer Academy for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire schools, the events were a testament to the power of community in education.
The theme of the day, ‘Belonging’, emphasised the importance of inclusive and supportive environments for both pupils and colleagues in our academies. Through an engaging program of keynote speakers, workshops, and real-life stories, the event reinforced the Trust’s values of Aspiration, Partnership, and Responsibility.
Spencer Academies Trust and Chetwynd Spencer Academy are excited to announce the grand opening of Chetwynd Spencer’s new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which officially opened at the end of last term. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled on 18th December, with a special event that saw Nottingham Forest stars Anthony Elanga and Ola Aina join staff, students, and parents in celebrating this exciting milestone for the school.
In December, pupils at The Mease Spencer laced up their running shoes and took part in a fantastic Reindeer Run to support Treetops Hospice! With festive excitement in the air, every child put on their festive reindeer headband—generously provided by Treetops—and dashed around the playground, completing several laps with big smiles and boundless energy.
Staff, parents and pupils at Chetwynd Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a tremendous report from their most recent Ofsted inspection. With the amazing work by the Chetwynd team, Ofsted have confirmed they have continued to maintain standards which were previously graded as ‘Outstanding’ in 2019.
Five Spencer sixth forms came together to take part in a range of different scenario based mock interviews as part of a series of workshops across our Trust to prepare students for their future careers.