Social Wall
Please see below a selection of social media posts and news stories from across our Trust.
The Link Academy - Netherton
Congratulations to 30 of our Year 8 learners who have completed the Aspire to HE Future Thinking Programme! They have completed 6 sessions aiming to help them think about their own learning and given them skills and strategies to plan, monitor and evaluate their own learning, key skills for their bright futures! Well done to Bella, Samuel and Finley for being nominated for extra awards by the Aspire to HE staff for their engagement, attitude and improvement during the programme.
09 April 2025
Dudley Academies Trust
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09 April 2025
Beacon Hill Academy - Sedgley
Beacon Hill Academy took over the nation's screens this morning on BBC Breakfast Our learners and staff proudly led powerful conversations on mental health & social media, toxic masculinity, and women's rights.And we're not done yet! Tune in to hear us continuing the conversation across more major platforms today: BBC Radio 4 - World at one - 13:00 BBC Asian Network at 13:30 BBC 6pm News
09 April 2025
The Link Academy - Netherton
Cultural Meals in the Cafeteria During the Cultural Celebration Day, our dedicated catering staff prepared an array of cultural meals for lunch, featuring dishes like katsu curry, jerk marinated aubergine, buttered chicken curry, and more! Learners with 100% attendance were also treated to ice cream rewards. They enjoyed their delicious and diverse lunch! Discover more about our incredible Cultural Celebration Day here:https://buff.ly/h4Wu3HX #CulturalCelebrationDay #TheLinkAcademy #DiversityAndInclusion
09 April 2025
The Link Academy - Netherton
Year 11 Easter Revision SessionsYear 11 have had another busy half term and are working extremely hard. Over the Easter break we are offering a number of online and in school revision sessions, please see the link below for further details:https://buff.ly/sKn5aOY
09 April 2025
Beacon Hill Academy - Sedgley
It's Rewards Week!We're celebrating our amazing learners in this week's End of Term Rewards Assemblies!Join us as we recognise hard work, resilience, and outstanding achievements across the term.Let's finish the term on a high!#RewardingEffort #LearningThatInspires
08 April 2025
Dudley Academies Trust
Train to Teach with Dudley Academies Trust Individuals with an honours degree secured before September 2025 will be eligible to train to teach with Dudley Academies Trust and could receive a government bursary of up to £31,000, depending on their chosen subject. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), enabling them to teach in primary and secondary schools across the UK. Our teaching information events are the perfect opportunity to discover everything you need to succeed on your journey into teaching. Our next events are as follows: In person event is on Thursday 10th April, 10:00am until 11:00am. Virtual event is on Thursday 10th April, 4:00pm until 5:00pm via Microsoft Teams. Visit our website at https://buff.ly/QqI4U6r to discover more, apply or register for an event. #TeachDudley #StartTeaching #Education #FutureEducators #Teaching #DudleyAcademiesTrust #Primary #Secondary #SCITT
08 April 2025
Beacon Hill Academy - Sedgley
Dudley Academies Trust Year 10 learners get exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Russells Hall Hospital Discover more:
08 April 2025
St James Academy - Dudley
Dudley Academies Trust Year 10 learners get exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Russells Hall Hospital Discover more:
08 April 2025
Pegasus Academy - Dudley
Dudley Academies Trust Year 10 learners get exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Russells Hall Hospital Discover more:
08 April 2025
Dudley Academies Trust
Dudley Academies Trust Year 10 learners get exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Russells Hall Hospital Discover more:
08 April 2025
St James Academy - Dudley
How GCSE and A level grading works Most people have an idea of how A level and GCSE grading works. But would you know enough if you needed to explain it to a learner, a parent or a colleague? From exam hall to results day, Ofqual's animation explains: What happens to papers after exams are taken How exam papers are marked to ensure they are fair How grade boundaries are set Why grade boundaries vary, while standards are maintained Watch this video provided by Ofqual to discover more: https://youtu.be/QBx56qjS338?si=ydqDlGdjbChlWBCn Learn more in our Understanding Grading toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collect...
08 April 2025
Pegasus Academy - Dudley
How GCSE and A level grading works Most people have an idea of how A level and GCSE grading works. But would you know enough if you needed to explain it to a learner, a parent or a colleague? From exam hall to results day, Ofqual's animation explains: What happens to papers after exams are taken How exam papers are marked to ensure they are fair How grade boundaries are set Why grade boundaries vary, while standards are maintained Watch this video provided by Ofqual to discover more: https://youtu.be/QBx56qjS338?si=ydqDlGdjbChlWBCn Learn more in our Understanding Grading toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collect...
08 April 2025
St James Academy - Dudley
We had an AMAZING time celebrating Eid on Friday! Thank you to our Year 9 and 10 student leaders for their hardwork in organising the event. Thank you to our Brilliant student leadership coordinator Miss B for leading the team. #TeamSJA #ProudlyDudley
05 April 2025
Pegasus Academy - Dudley
Wow! Our first culture day. What an amazing effort by our learners and staff. The fashion show was brilliant and we loved the food. It made us appreciate that it's our differences that are special, make us better overall and is something we should celebrate.
03 April 2025
Kates Hill Primary - Dudley
Exciting News from Dudley Academies Trust! We are thrilled to announce a £38,000 investment in uniforms to support our learners and their families for September 2025. This marks the sixth year of support for secondary schools and the second year for primary schools! New cardigan or jumper for all Reception children New blazer and tie for all Year 7 learners Free tie for all Year 11 learners Free tie for Student LeadersOur CEO, Jo Higgins, says, "By investing in uniforms, we aim to lessen the financial burden on families and ensure every learner feels a sense of belonging and pride." Further details will be provided to parents and carers soon. Join us in celebrating this initiative that fosters unity and pride within our school community! Discover more: https://www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2025/03/24/dudley-academies-trust-announces-investment-in-uniforms-to-support-learners-and-families/ #DudleyAcademiesTrust #InvestmentInEducation #SupportingFamilies #Uniforms #PrideAndUnity #EducationForAll
24 March 2025
Blowers Green Primary - Dudley
Exciting News from Dudley Academies Trust! We are thrilled to announce a £38,000 investment in uniforms to support our learners and their families for September 2025. This marks the sixth year of support for secondary schools and the second year for primary schools! New cardigan or jumper for all Reception children New blazer and tie for all Year 7 learners Free tie for all Year 11 learners Free tie for Student LeadersOur CEO, Jo Higgins, says, "By investing in uniforms, we aim to lessen the financial burden on families and ensure every learner feels a sense of belonging and pride." Further details will be provided to parents and carers soon. Join us in celebrating this initiative that fosters unity and pride within our school community! Discover more: https://www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2025/03/24/dudley-academies-trust-announces-investment-in-uniforms-to-support-learners-and-families/ #DudleyAcademiesTrust #InvestmentInEducation #SupportingFamilies #Uniforms #PrideAndUnity #EducationForAll
24 March 2025
Kates Hill Primary - Dudley
Exciting Career Opportunity: Catering Manager at Kates Hill Primary! We're looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to manage our friendly catering team. You'll be responsible for organising the kitchen, ordering food and provisions and ensuring top-notch service quality. Compliance with food safety and health regulations is a must. Ready to make a difference? Discover more and apply via: https://buff.ly/4gZD5QL #CateringManager #JobOpportunity #KatesHillPrimary #JoinOurTeam #Education #Recruitment #Career #Vacancy #Catering
21 January 2025
Kates Hill Primary - Dudley
Networking and Collaboration! Thank you to all those who attended the Networking session at the Dudley Academies Trust Conference! We were delighted to have colleagues from a range of sectors join us at the session. Guests included the West Midlands Combined Authority, Department for Education, Higher Education, other local Multi Academy Trusts, and employers who are integral to the development of the Trust. We were pleased that colleagues from The West Midlands Education Exchange could join us. This new expansion of The Education Exchange will positively impact our young people. What a difference the power of collaboration can make. We can't wait to forge even stronger partnerships and collaborations moving forward, making a positive impact across the borough and the country! Discover more via: https://buff.ly/3BczAGR #DudleyAcademiesTrust #TheEducationExchange #Networking #Collaboration #WestMidlands #Education
09 December 2024
Blowers Green Primary - Dudley
A Powerful Education Group for Dudley! We are thrilled to share more highlights from the recent DAT Conference. A key highlight is our ground breaking Master Collaboration agreement with Dudley College of Technology and the Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology. This innovative partnership supports a comprehensive educational journey for all learners, from primary through secondary, further, and higher education at the IoT. This legally binding agreement is a cornerstone of our continued success and growth over the past seven years. Together, we are forging a future of limitless possibilities for our learners! Discover more via: https://buff.ly/3BczAGR #Education #Innovation #Collaboration #Success #DATConference #DudleyAcademiesTrust #TeacherTraining
07 December 2024
Blowers Green Primary - Dudley
Introducing our Innovation Exchange Centre One of the highlights of the Dudley Academies Trust Conference was the unveiling of the Trust's new Innovation Exchange Centre, located at the heart of the Millennium Point building. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to foster creativity and collaboration among learners and staff, providing a hub for developing cutting-edge educational methods and technologies. The new centre will provide an incredible opportunity to provide learners of all ages with innovative, high quality learning experiences and to significantly enhance leadership and staff development programmes. The Innovation Exchange Centre will enable the sharing of best practice with other Trusts and institutions in the West Midlands region and beyond, significantly strengthening collaborative sector led school improvement. To enquire about our Innovation Exchange Centre email info@innovationexchange.org.uk or contact our Director of Research and Innovation, Guy Carpenter. Discover more via: https://buff.ly/3BczAGR #DATConference #InnovationExchange #Education #Collaboration #MillenniumPoint #Teaching #Education
05 December 2024