Cornwall Education Learning Trust

Exposing pupils to different activities not only helps them discover new interests and talents, but also builds confidence and resilience. Golf teaches patience, focus, and respect - skills that benefit children both on and off the course. Well done to St Mewan CP School for broadening horizons ⛳

Kindness wins! Congratulations to two pupils at Pondhu Primary School, who were presented with the Carol Jennings Award to recognise children who are consistently kind, polite and respectful to all. They always think of others, treat everyone with respect, and making a positive difference every day.

Before the end of term, we were thrilled to bring together our dedicated inclusion team at Cornwall Education Learning Trust. This passionate group of educators and leaders is committed to fostering a culture where every learner feels seen, heard and supported.

As we come to the end of another school year, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our incredible staff, dedicated families, and amazing children. Your hard work, support and resilience have made this year truly special.

Now it’s time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer break.

Special moments from our ECT and ITT graduation - celebrating not just the end of a training journey, but the beginning of a lifelong impact on the lives of learners across Cornwall #ExceptionalEducationalExperience

On Friday we had our final ITT professional studies session with our CELT/Marjon trainee teachers. It was a session of reflection, where we explored their journeys, planned their next steps and shared gratitude for the support and advice received along the way.
Next: graduation on 16 July!

We had a fantastic day at the #InspiringSW conference! Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible — taking time to reflect on inclusion and belonging in our schools is both valuable and essential.

Our Trust poetry festival showcased our pupils' passion, creativity, and the power of words! A huge 👏👏 to the talented young performers from our family of schools, who lit up the stage with their original verses, bold voices and boundless energy. They truly brought their poetry to life #CELTCreative

Congratulations to our CELT football teams This week, our Trust football teams took part in the Cornwall MAT competition, competing against teams from other academy trusts. It's a perfect example of what can be achieved when our schools come together. Well done to everyone! 👏👏👏

Strong community connections enrich learning 🤝 Mevagissey CP School pupils are ready for Feast Week with their flags! #ExceptionalEducationalExperience

This is such an incredible opportunity for Bodmin College students, who are currently in Stratford-upon-Avon for a three-day residency with the Royal Shakespeare Company School Associate Cornwall Ensemble. What an unforgettable experience for our talented students!

Wishing all our amazing pupils the very best at the Cornwall School Games today! Go out there, give it your all, and most importantly—have fun! 🤸
#CornwallSchoolGames

It's bloomin' lovely to see Pondhu Primary School getting involved in helping to brighten up St Austell with their wellie boots!

3 WEEKS to go! This conference is a great opportunity for teachers and education staff across the South West to access high-quality PD. Join us for a great line-up of inspirational speakers on 5 July, secure your ticket now: tinyurl.com/ydjf63ch #InspiringSW

A huge thank you to our incredible colleagues across CELT - your passion, commitment and efforts do not go unnoticed. Here are just a few of the 70+ thank you messages we've received as part of #ThankaTeacherDay

🎉Congratulations to Miss Allday from Poltair School who's been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category at the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards! Starting her journey with us as an ECT, her passion, dedication, and impact have truly shone through!

Congratulations to our former Trust Lead, Lisa Mannall, who has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours in recognition of her dedication and contribution to education in the South West. #KingsBirthdayHonours

4 WEEKS until the next Inspiring the South West conference! The day will focus on belonging, something that's more important than ever in schools. Join us for a great line-up of inspirational speakers on 5 July secure your ticket now: tinyurl.com/ydjf63ch #InspiringSW

Growing literature festival hopes to get Cornish children reading Cornwall's only literature festival for children in St Austell expects 4,000 visitors in a weekend.

After seeing children's interest in reading steadily decline, @simonpollard72.bsky.social‬ decided to start a children's literature festival to help reignite their love of reading! Read more: tinyurl.com/2h7xrsaw
#ReadingForPleasure

Our initial teacher training programme is proving popular! We're proud of our partnership with Plymouth Marjon University and we can't wait to meet the next generation of changemakers in the classroom.
#ExceptionalEducationalExperience
#WeAreCELT

Today, members of ELT, governance and our board of trustees are attending the CST Governance and Trustees Conference. It's an invaluable opportunity to connect and reflect on how next-gen governance can drive inclusive, high-quality education across our Trust and beyond.
#CSTGovernance

Mevagissey School have been learning Cornish in the most joyful way possible - through song! Teaming up with Mercury Prize-nominated artist, Gwenno, pupils celebrated the Cornish language in an unforgettable way. Meur ras (thank you) to everyone involved!
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Police visit schools to speak with students about the dangers of knife crime “Every young person educated about the dangers of knife crime is a win”

Teaching young people about knife crime isn't just important - it's essential. A big thank you to Devon & Cornwall Police for visiting our schools to raise awareness, opening up honest discussions and equipping students with the tools to make safe choices.
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Words and Pictures with the St Austell Festival of Children's Literature How literary festivals select authors, what makes an amazing event and what has been surprising about running a festival

Simon Pollard, our Director of Primary Education, sat down with Naomi and James Jones (award-winning write and author) to talk about St Austell Festival of Children's Literature and the importance of families reading together.
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#ReadingForPleasure

Pupils from across CELT visited Carnglaze Caverns for a day of wonder, words, and creativity deep below the surface! They found inspiration to create their very own poetry, which will be showcased at our Rambunctious Festival of Epic Verse.

#CELTCreative #ExceptionalEducationalExperience

MP praises standard of education for pupils and students in St Austell Glowing reports from Ofsted inspectors are celebrated

Education in St Austell is truly exceptional! 🙌
A huge shoutout to Cornwall College, Mount Charles School, Penrice Academy and Poltair School – your unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education, practical skills, and enriching experiences is inspiring.
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It’s #LearningAtWorkWeek and we’ve been holding first aid courses for our primary, secondary and central colleagues. Vital lifesaving skills to help keep everyone safe across our Trust 🤕

Free breakfast clubs open at Cornwall schools The launch of free breakfast clubs proves popular at a group of five primary schools in Cornwall.

Our breakfast clubs involved in the government’s early adopters scheme are going from strength to strength. Children are more prepared for learning and parents appreciate the free access, helping to ease the financial burden www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We can't wait for this!

A brilliant Primary Trainee Music Day at Newquay Tretherras.
Huge thanks to Bethany for inspiring our CELT/Marjon primary trainees with a rich and creative deep dive into the music curriculum.

Watch this space—the CELT/Marjon ITT album is launching soon! @celtacademies.bsky.social