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STEM Sparks Curiosity
Jan 23 2025
On Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, Alder Grove CofE Primary School hosted an exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) Workshop, welcoming six schools from both the Trust and the local community. The event was organised in partnership with Playing STEAM, a local company known for running engaging after-school and holiday clubs. The workshop provided an inspiring hands-on experience for Year 3 and 4 pupils, who explored a range of STEM-based challenges. Activities included: Engineering – Building sturdy structures like budding architects Technology – Programming robots to complete tasks Science & Discovery – Unearthing gemstones in a simulated archaeological dig The afternoon was buzzing with excitement, as pupils worked together in school teams to problem-solve, create, and experiment.
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Promoting Staff Wellbeing
Jan 20 2025
The Keys Academy Trust is proud to announce the successful conclusion of our Staff Wellbeing Festival 2025 , a week-long event dedicated to supporting and enhancing staff wellbeing. Held from Monday, 13 January, the festival offered a diverse array of sessions and activities designed to promote physical health, mental clarity, and overall happiness among our team. With sessions ranging from dynamic Zumba classes and watercolour painting workshops to mindfulness practices and practical wellbeing talks, the festival catered to a wide variety of interests. The festival also fostered a sense of community and connection, bringing staff together to share experiences and ideas in a supportive environment.
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Glowing SIAMS Outcome for Earley St Peter's CE Primary School
Dec 11 2024
We are delighted to announce that Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School has achieved a glowing outcome in its recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection. The report highlights the school’s commitment to its vision, "Building Strong Foundations for the Future," and praises the community for creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils and staff thrive. The inspectors noted several key strengths, including: Inspirational Leadership: Leaders driven by the school’s vision ensure every member of the community has the opportunity to flourish. Inclusion and Diversity: The school fosters a strong sense of inclusion, celebrating diversity and ensuring all feel valued.
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Polehampton CE Junior School Celebrates Successful Ofsted Inspection
Dec 10 2024
The Keys Academy Trust is delighted to announce the outcomes of the recent Ofsted inspection at Polehampton Church of England Junior School, held on 5 and 6 November 2024. The school achieved a "Good" rating across all four key areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. The report highlighted the warm, friendly, and values-driven ethos of the school, where pupils thrive academically and personally. Inspectors commended the school’s ambition for every pupil to achieve their best, as well as the positive learning environment fostered by staff and supported by strong leadership.
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Inclusion Innovation Funding Secured
Nov 26 2024
We are thrilled to announce that The Keys Academy Trust has secured a £25,000 grant from Wokingham Borough Council’s Inclusion Innovation Fund (IIF). This funding will enable the creation of dedicated spaces in seven of our schools, tailored to support pupils with SEMH or SEND needs. This initiative is a significant step forward in promoting inclusivity and mental wellbeing within our school community. The Trust’s project aligns with the IIF’s theme, which focuses on developing inclusive education provisions to support pupils experiencing emotional or social challenges that may affect their ability to thrive in a traditional classroom setting.
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The Keys Cross Country Competitions
Nov 4 2024
Sonning CE Primary School recently hosted the third of its termly cross country events, open to all schools in The Keys Academy Trust. Sonning Primary cross country event organiser Mr Luis and PE Lead Miss Moore said: “We could not be prouder of all pupils who took part in the recent cross-country event. The children’s sporting values were outstanding; encouraging one another, celebrating the success of their own schools and others, as well as displaying incredible determination in their races.” The pupils described the event as “the most fun ever” and “tiring, but worth it”! Each team well and truly battled it out in each of their races and their perseverance paid off, with Sonning CE Primary coming 1st place in a number of races and bringing home the overall points trophy.
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Digital Parenting Support for Families
Oct 25 2024
In a powerful initiative to strengthen digital safety awareness, The Keys Academy Trust recently hosted Parenting in the Digital World online workshops for all schools within the Trust. These successful events, developed in collaboration with The Stay Safe Initiative, provided parents and carers with crucial tools and knowledge to guide their children through today’s increasingly digital landscape. Understanding the unique challenges that come with parenting in a digital world, we organised these workshops to address common concerns and provide straightforward advice. Led by Richard from The Stay Safe Initiative, the workshops offered insight into the digital activities’ children engage in and addressed essential topics like online safety, setting boundaries, and nurturing an open line of communication.
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Celebrating Community Partnership
Oct 18 2024
On Thursday 17 October 2024, The Keys Academy Trust, held our seventh Annual Celebration Service. Every year, this important event is hosted by one of our schools. This year, it was the turn of Crazies Hill C of E Primary School. We were kindly welcomed by Reverend Steve Turville in the picturesque St Mary’s Church Wargrave on a beautiful, sunny, autumnal morning.
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Successful Governor Conference
Oct 2 2024
An Evening of Collaboration and Strategic Focus On Tuesday 1 October 2024, The Keys Academy Trust held its second annual Governor Conference, bringing together governors, trustees, and leaders from across our schools. The event was a great success, providing a valuable opportunity for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strategic planning. The evening began with a warm welcome by David Horrocks, Chair of the Trustee Board, who provided an update on the Board of Trustees’ key priorities from the previous year, which included inspections, growth and a continued focus on supporting disadvantaged children and improving staff wellbeing. One of the key highlights was the presentation by Jan Martin, Director of Education and Safeguarding at ODBST, on Governor Accountability for SEND.
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Working Together for Harvest
Oct 1 2024
A Collaborative Effort Across Our Schools. As autumn settles in, The Keys Academy Trust schools are coming together in the spirit of generosity and collaboration to serve our local communities through a joint Harvest collection. This year, each school has organised special events and partnered with local charities to make a meaningful impact on those in need. Our shared goal is to contribute to foodbanks, shelters, and community support organisations, ensuring that essential resources reach those who need them most.
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- 11th Glowing SIAMS Outcome for Earley St Peter's CE Primary School
- 10th Polehampton CE Junior School Celebrates Successful Ofsted Inspection
- 25th Digital Parenting Support for Families
- 18th Celebrating Community Partnership
- 2nd Successful Governor Conference
- 1st Working Together for Harvest
- 18th Wellness Journey
- 4th Empowering Start
