Page 3 - Shaw Education Trust December Newsletter
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OUR
GROWING
FAMILY
Over the past few months we have seen a primary, Basic Skills Award, ICT Mark and Rights Re-
three secondaries and a special school join our specting Schools Award, as well as be-
family and we could not be more pleased with ing a lead school for Achievement for All.
the enthusiasm they have brought to the Trust.
Also in the Northern region, Tottington High
The Westleigh School, based in Leigh near School based in Bury, has also joined the
Wigan, caters for 11 to 16 year olds, as well as Trust. Tottington’s welcoming, lively and in-
providing an adult education centre to members novative school community helps pupils to
of the local community. We love how the school leave the school as well-rounded individ-
motto of “Aspiring and Achieving Together” ac- uals with ambition and self-confidence. A
curately captures the shared vision which en- great fit with the other schools in our Trust.
sures that leaders at all levels are developing
their ability to communicate high expectations. Meanwhile, in Staffordshire, Kidsgrove Prima-
ry and Kidsgrove High have joined our fam-
Principal Carlton Bramwell ensures that an unre- ily. These schools provide academic rigour
lenting focus is placed on the quality of teaching within a supportive and inviting environment
above all else so that the pupils are able to grow in where children develop a thirst for learning,
a continuously developing learning environment. feel safe and make a positive contribution,
while developing a lively and enquiring mind.
Brookfields Special School, based in Widnes, pro-
vides a quality, inclusive and specialist education All of these schools bring a wealth of knowl-
for primary-aged pupils with severe and complex edge and experience to the Trust and we
learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disor- look forward to seeing all our pupils flourish
ders. The school holds National Autistic Society through a collaborative approach to teaching.
Accreditation Status and other awards such as We have more new family members in
the pipeline too, so be sure to keep your
eyes peeled for further news coming soon.
