This award is bestowed by Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity with highly effective practices in place.
Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) has awarded Derby Moor Spencer Academy with the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence Status.
Five educators set off from Ladybower Reservoir on a trek to raise money for both Umbrella and Spencer Superstars.
Five staff members from Hilton Spencer Academy participated in a 55-mile challenging hike along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, raising in excess of £200 to split between Umbrella and Spencer Superstars.
The secondary academy has undergone a complete transformation from “Inadequate” in 2013 to an “Outstanding” school where “pupils thrive”.
After its latest Ofsted inspection, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was rated “Outstanding,” making it one of 26 schools in the East Midlands to hold the grade, and one of only 16 non-special schools.
The Nottingham primary school was rated “Good”, with “Outstanding” in behaviour and attitudes, in its first inspection since opening in 2020.
In its first inspection since opening, Rosecliffe Spencer Academy was rated “Good” by Ofsted with “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes.
Oliver Hughes competed among 5,000 athletes from 31 countries and came second in in his age group’s kumite individual event.
Oliver Hughes, a student at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, recently competed at the World Karate Championships in Dundee, Scotland, where he won silver in the kumite individual event.
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.