News
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TKAT Cross Country Competitions
Nov 4 2024
Sonning CE Primary School recently hosted the third of its termly TKAT cross country events, open to all schools in the 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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Wellness Journey
Sep 18 2024
We were delighted to see so many staff make time at the end of a busy school day to join our first trust-wide wellbeing webinar last night! We explored how small, simple changes to our daily habits can make a big impact on our overall health. Let’s keep the momentum going and inspire each other to live healthier everyday!
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Empowering Start
Sep 4 2024
INSET Day Paves the Way for an Inspiring School Year We were delighted to welcome 136 teachers to our INSET session on the implementation of our new assessment software Sonar. This event forms part of our commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence. It was also a significant milestone for The Keys Academy Trust. For the first time, our INSET was held in the Palmer Building at the University of Reading, because we have outgrown our school facilities.
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Christian Aid Week
Jul 5 2024
To mark Christian Aid Week (12 - 18 May 2024), all of the school's in The Keys Academy Trust came together to support the charity and raise funds for a good cause. Two school council/parliament reps from each school visited St. Cecilia’s on Friday 3 May. They met with Peter Barret who is part of Christian Aid Wokingham.
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Polehampton Infants Shines Bright
Jun 18 2024
Polehampton Church of England Infant School in Twyford recently underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection, and the results are a testament to the school's commitment to excellence in education and spiritual development. The SIAMS inspection, conducted on 21 May 2024, by Inspector Delia Sheppard, highlighted the school's exceptional strengths, showcasing a dedicated focus on nurturing children to 'let their light shine' in all aspects of their lives. Strengths Recognised: The school's Christian vision, rooted in Matthew 5:16, is at the core of its educational approach, guiding leaders in providing rich learning experiences that empower children to embrace life fully. Collective worship plays a central role in promoting the school's vision, fostering personal growth and a sense of community among pupils.
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Twelfth School to join The Keys
Jun 1 2024
Uplands Primary School and Nursery have officially joined The Keys Academy Trust, becoming the twelfth school to be part of our esteemed multi-academy trust. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the school’s journey towards educational excellence and community enrichment. This integration is set to bring a wealth of opportunities for collaborative growth, resource sharing and innovative teaching strategies, ensuring the continued success and development of all pupils. Hester Wooller, CEO of The Keys Academy Trust, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Uplands Primary School and Nursery to The Keys Academy Trust.
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- 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
- 22nd Crazies Hill Excels in Recent SIAMS Inspection
- 7th High Praise for Sonning's recent Ofsted Inspection
