Please see the latest Chief Executive update dated 02/03/21 regarding our secondary reopening plan. The plan was approved by a group of Trust Board members during a governance meeting on 26/02/21. Various factors have been considered in relation to our reopening plans, the main priority being the health and safety of all those involved. Following this important update, the Principal of each academy will provide further details on the logistics for reopening and expectations of learners. Should you require any additional information please contact your academy by email
Welcome from the Chief Executive
Dudley Academies Trust is a relatively new organisation set up to help transform education in Dudley. With the backing of our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology, we have already achieved much.
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Are you supporting a young person who's worried about going back to school? Here are a few ways you can help. (1/4) https://t.co/eemNt3wzhy
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Our Year 8 group had their AWS Ambassador join their Teams session this morning to give feedback on their progress on the programme so far. It was such a delight to have her join the group! #TeamSJA #LearningNeverStops https://t.co/THQjGsDVv4
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@PegasusDudley Well done Year 11! We look forward to seeing you on Monday #schoolsreopening.
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It was great to welcome back so many of our Year 11 learners today for their 1st Covid-19 test! Well done to everyone that came in today and we look forward to welcome all our year 11 learners back on Monday 8th March! https://t.co/hzE2rIeWbJ
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It takes time and great effort to create great schools, but we believe that with years of investment, improvement, strong leadership and great teaching, we can achieve excellence for our learners. Here is our story so far:
19/05/2020
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All four Trust secondary academies see an improvement in their Progress 8 scores. All four academies see an improvement in their Progress 8 scores for disadvantaged learners. All four academies see an improvement in their Attainment 8 scores. Three academies see an improvement in their percentage...
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New principal appointed from proven management team
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Improvements shown in attainment and progress
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Ofsted inspection says school is improving
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Century AI software is introduced to accelerate learners’ progress in English, Mathematics and Science.
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As an ex-pupil, Emma becomes a news story when she finds some of her schoolgirl artwork still on display.
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Delivery starts of 1,080 new PCs and 280 laptops. Dudley College donates another 100 PCs. Major improvements are made to cabling and wireless networks.
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Perfect Attendance – No Days Absent attendance strategy is launched across the Trust.
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The Academy day is extended by one period on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for all Year 11s.
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A new system of rewards and behaviour management brings a different culture to the schools and a boost to teaching and learning in the classrooms.
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Learners start the term with new uniforms (free blazers and ties), a new school day and new teaching methods centred around Collaborative Learning.
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High Arcal Academy becomes Beacon Hill Academy, Holly Hall Academy is now Pegasus Academy, Hillcrest Academy changes to The Link Academy and Castle Academy is re-named St James Academy The names have been developed by students.
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Work starts on £4.5 million worth of improvements to the fabric of the four academies.
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Experienced professionals are recruited to lead on data management, estates, finance, HR, IT, marketing and leadership development.
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Andy moves over from the SLT at Hillcrest.
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The Trust explains what it is going to achieve over the next three years and how it will achieve its ambitious targets.
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Following a student leadership day, learners come up with the Trust values. Dreaming big Rewarding effort Leading together Respecting each other and our world Learning that inspires.
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Jo Higgins joins from Penistone Grammar School with the aim of transforming the performance and estates of the four schools.
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Working together we will develop inspirational schools which instil ambition and desire in young learners, open their minds, widen their horizons and equip them to succeed in a challenging world. Find out more about our Vision & Mission.
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The Trustees comprise highly successful leaders from education, business and the public sector.
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Four Dudley secondary schools are brought together under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology to form a new Multi Academy Trust.
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