Dear All, Firstly this week, I would like to share our Trust’s provisional 2016-17 pupil outcomes. There have been so many results - for individual pupils, groups, classes, year groups, schools and hubs - where outcomes evidence impressive improvements on 2016. It is wonderful to see schools where...
Dear All, There have been so many examples of what is achieved when teams work together with shared values, vision and a common goal across our Trust this week. It shines through in the following, shared by one of our Directors after his visit to St John...
Dear All, Activities to support pupils with transition to their next year group, key stage and school have been happening across our Trust over the last few weeks. Y6 children from each of our hubs have taken part in ‘Pilgrim Days’ at Wells Cathedral. During the morning,...
Dear All, It has been lovely to receive so many updates on current developments, celebrations, pupils’ learning and future plans from across our Trust this week. Thank you to Paula Goodchild from Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School for sharing this fantastic photograph of children at the annual Somerset...
Dear All, It has been fantastic to hear about exciting planning and innovative development work for 2017-18 underway in schools, across our hubs and within the support team over the last two weeks. As a first step, our June Bulletin will include key dates for Head...
Dear All, As we begin the final half term of this academic year, the light created by ‘Together in Voice, Together in Faith, Life in All Its Fullness’ is, I am sure, still burning brightly in the memories of all of those in Wells Cathedral on...
Dear All, There has been an air of excitement and expectation across our schools this week. Staff and pupils have been rehearsing songs, practicing readings and preparing prayers ready for ‘Together in Voice, Together in Faith, Life in All Its Fullness’ at Wells Cathedral on Monday....
Dear All Congratulations to Y6 pupils and staff for what you have achieved over the last week. It has been good to hear from teachers, leaders and Heads about the experience of KS2 SATs in schools across our Trust. Heads have commented on the fantastic culture...
Dear All, On Thursday last week, BWMAT Directors met to review and discuss the exciting draft Growth Plan, 2017-19, for our Trust. We are fortunate to have Directors with experience both in and outside the field of education. Together they bring breadth, depth, challenge and fresh...
Dear All, I hope you’ve had a good Bank Holiday weekend. Summer term learning is already in top gear in schools across our Trust. I was fortunate to visit Horsington Church School, in our South Somerset Hub, this week. There is a wonderful example of collaborative learning...