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September 2024

  • Ashwood Spencer Vice Principal visits world-renowned Ron Clark Academy

    Published 30/09/24

    Earlier this month, Ashwood Spencer Vice Principal, Daniel Millward, was invited to visit the highly-acclaimed Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Southeast Atlanta, Georgia. 

    RCA is a world-renowned middle school that has redefined what it means to inspire and engage students. Known for its dynamic and transformative teaching methods, vibrant atmosphere, and a focus on leadership, RCA has received both national and international recognition for its success in educating students with passion and creativity. Teachers at RCA use music, movement, and creativity to make lessons memorable, with classrooms designed to be interactive, engaging, and fun for students who attend the school.

    Here's what Dan had to say about his experience at the captivating Ron Clark Academy...

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  • Trust Leaders join together for annual Trust Leadership Day

    Published 27/09/24

    Leaders from across the Spencer Academies Trust joined together for the annual ‘Trust Leadership Day’ last Friday. Over 70 members including Academy Principals, Trust Senior Leaders, Trustees and Central Support professionals were in attendance for a day of learning and collaboration.

    The day was held at the Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre in Nottingham and is the fourth year the event has taken place. This year’s theme centred around “belonging”, encouraging colleagues to embrace the motto “Belong, Build, Become”, in which all members of our school communities collectively create, and contribute to, the Spencer Academies Trust.

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  • Spencer Academies Trust announce Inspiring Leaders partnership

    Published 26/09/24

    Spencer Academies Trust are excited to announce the launch of the professional partnership between the Trust and Inspiring Leaders, a collaborative network of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) based across the East Midlands, which aims to strengthen MATs through collaboration, supportive networks and continual professional development, enabling them to become stronger and more sustainable.

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  • Castleward Spencer celebrate 'Outstanding' report after first ever Ofsted visit

    Published 19/09/24

    Staff and pupils at Castleward Spencer Academy are celebrating this week after receiving a phenomenal report in which they were awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all categories of their very first Ofsted inspection.

    Castleward Spencer currently teaches pupils from Early Years through to Year 3, after opening three years ago, as part of Derby City Council’s development plan for education in the Castleward area of Derby.

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September 2024