The SCITT received a rating of “Outstanding” across all areas in its first inspection since 2013.
The George Spencer Academy School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme was rated as “Outstanding” across all areas by Ofsted inspectors. The George Spencer Academy SCITT offers programmes for both primary and secondary trainees, as well as apprentices.
Running around 30 miles a day, Mrs Squire ran from the Trust’s flagship school George Spencer Academy to the Festival of Education at Wellington College to raise money for the Spencer Superstars Charitable Foundation.
Karen Squire, Principal at John Port Spencer Academy, recently completed a five-day, 150-mile run from George Spencer Academy to Wellington College on behalf of Spencer Superstars.
Around 60 primary pupils participated in three hands-on activities under the guidance of Sixth Form students in a collaborative day of fun and exploration.
Children from The Mease Spencer Academy and Hilton Spencer Academy participated in a day of activities with John Port Spencer Academy Sixth Form students for Oceania Discovery Day, an opportunity to explore new environments and collaborate with young people outside of their regular cohort.
Spencer Academies Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachael Saunders to its Central Inclusion Team as the Director of Vulnerable Learners from September 2023.
Mrs Saunders is currently Assistant Vice Principal at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy. She is an experienced Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead and has taught across a range of secondary settings in the East Midlands and London.
Matilda Daley and Geraldine Waterton have plans to begin their Initial Teacher Training with Spencer Academies Trust after spending three weeks interning at Chetwynd Spencer Academy.
After participating in a three-week internship through the Spencer Alliance for Leadership and Teaching (SALT), Matilda Daley and Geraldine Waterton are positioned to begin their School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT).
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After winning last year’s TeenTech competition in the education category, Tanvir Tamber’s accomplishments are summed up in a letter from her mentor Carol Ezis.
Carol Ezis, Learning Director for Human Development at Derby Moor Spencer Academy, recently attended the National TeenTech Awards with student Tanvir Tamber, where they were both honoured with awards. She writes:
The non-profit recognised the fundraising contributions of 40 students who organised the “Big Sleep Out” event to raise funds for and awareness of the difficulties faced by homeless people.
Staff and students from Heanor Gate Spencer Academy were celebrated at the Framework Awards for their contributions to the non-profit through their “Big Sleep Out” fundraising event.
Mrs Budwal brings her expertise in clinical inspections and quality assurance to the Board.
Spencer Academies Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Budwal to its Board of Directors.
Sam Morgan, who has been with the Trust since January, was nominated for the award after being named Session Superstar in June.
IT Apprentice Sam Morgan has been named Apprentice of the Month by Baltic Apprenticeships after a nomination by his supervisor.
The Ofsted report highlights the academy’s positive environment and remarkable development since joining the Trust.
After its third inspection since joining Spencer Academies Trust, Long Field Spencer Academy has been judged “good” by Ofsted.
A team of three Year 8 students were nominated for a special award, and the team of four Year 10 students were runners up for the Intermediate Science Award.
Seven students in two teams represented Derby Moor Spencer Academy at this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Competition, with one team earning a nomination for the Royal Air Force Teamwork special award and the other winning runner up for the Intermediate Science Award.
Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and John Port Spencer Academy join five other Spencer academies in holding the prestigious commendation from World Class Schools.
After rigorous accreditation processes by World Class Schools, Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and John Port Spencer Academy have been awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) in recognition of their excellence in education.