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Official Bluesky account of West Midlands Academy Trust, founded in January 2025. "Achieving more together." πŸ’» Website: https://wmatrust.co.uk/

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The award is part of the Young Carers in School programme run by charities @childrenssociety.bsky.social and @carerstrust.bsky.social

The programme provides primary and secondary schools across England with step-by-step guidance for staff to gain the practical tools they need to help young carers.

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Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member with who, due to illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction, can’t cope without their support.

Swanshurst won the award by demonstrating how it supports young carers.

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Young Carers Award Swanshurst School has won a prestigious award for its work supporting young carers with their education.

We're delighted to share that @swanshurst.org recently won a prestigious award for its work supporting young carers with their education.

➑️ www.swanshurst.org/news-young-carers-award/2163.html

The school was presented with the Young Carers in Schools award on 28 March 2025.

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Ofsted Success Across WMAT Schools – West Midlands Academy Trust Following the recent inspections of Hall Green and Kings Norton Girls’ Schools, all three schools within West Midlands Academy Trust have now undergone Ofsted inspections over the past year, with each...

πŸ“° Ofsted Success Across WMAT Schools

Following the recent inspections of Hall Green School and Kings Norton Girls' School, all three schools within West Midlands Academy Trust have undergone Ofsted inspections over the past year.

πŸ”— wmatrust.co.uk/news/ofsted-...

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week @kngslife.bsky.social this week with our students being given time to research opportunities within each of their subject areas, take part in quizzes & explore the world of apprenticeships #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #opportunities
@apprenticeships.bsky.social

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Students worked collaboratively to share ideas, develop leadership skills, and explore what Achieving More Together means for their schools and the wider Trust.

#StudentLeadership #AchievingMoreTogether #WMAT

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Student from Kings Norton Girls' School smiling towards another student out of frame.

Student from Kings Norton Girls' School smiling towards another student out of frame.

Student from Swanshurst School smiling towards another student out of frame, surrounded by students from across West Midlands Academy Trust.

Student from Swanshurst School smiling towards another student out of frame, surrounded by students from across West Midlands Academy Trust.

Nicola Raggett, Chief Executive Officer, talking to students from across West Midlands Academy Trust.

Nicola Raggett, Chief Executive Officer, talking to students from across West Midlands Academy Trust.

Student from Hall Green School listening to a student-led presentation.

Student from Hall Green School listening to a student-led presentation.

πŸ—£οΈ Achieving more together through student leadership

Students from @swanshurst.org, @kngslife.bsky.social and Hall Green School took part in an inspiring student leadership event, focusing on collaboration, teamwork, and the Trust’s core vision.

πŸ”— wmatrust.co.uk/achieving-mo...

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Looking forward to our Chinese New Year inspired menu on Thursday (6th February) @KNGSlife !
The Year of the Snake 🐍will bring new #opportunities for growth and change. #flourish #outstanding #HealthyEating #Food

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Receptionist - Swanshurst School, Birmingham, West Midlands Closing date: Midday, Fri 14th Feb, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

@swanshurst.org are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hard-working and efficient receptionist for the main reception.

Β£21,100 - Β£22,825 Annually
Permanent, full time (term time only)
Start as soon as possible

πŸ”— mynewterm.com/jobs/151403/...
#hiring #edujobs

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With the vision β€œAchieving more together,” WMAT focuses on delivering high-quality education, personal development, collaboration, accountability, and financial sustainability, while respecting individual school identities.

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Three images, left to right:
2 pupils of Kings Norton Girls' School, 2 pupils of Hall Green School, 2 pupils of Swanshurst School

Three images, left to right: 2 pupils of Kings Norton Girls' School, 2 pupils of Hall Green School, 2 pupils of Swanshurst School

We are delighted to announce the launch of the West Midlands Academy Trust website: wmatrust.co.uk/welcome-to-o...

ℹ️ Founded in January 2025, West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) was created through Hall Green, Kings Norton Girls’, and Swanshurst Schools.

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