As a Stronger Practice Hub, we consistently are looking out for resources that highlight and assist Early Years Practitioners. Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity dedicated to children and families, has been at the forefront of pioneering mental health care for over seven decades. They work in collaboration with children and young people, their families and communities and mental …
Secretary of State visits Haltwhistle
We were honoured to welcome the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, to our Early Years Stronger Practice Hub lead school, Haltwhistle Primary Academy, on Thursday 20th February 2025. During her visit, we had the opportunity to showcase our accomplishments as a Stronger Practice Hub and highlight the importance of hubs like ours in supporting the entire …
Ashley Academy Early Years pupils thrilled by improvements
Ashley Academy has benefited from a brand new purpose built outdoor area for Early Years pupils. WISE Academies has invested in the site to allow children to explore, learn and play in an inspirational outdoor environment and provide opportunities for development across all areas of the Early Years curriculum. Tony Irvine, Headteacher of Ashley Academy welcomed the development which has …
THE WISE ACADEMIES FAMILY GROWS AGAIN!
1 st September 2024 saw three additional schools joining our Multi Academy Trust.Our new academies are Thornley Academy, St. Andrew’s Academy and EshWinning Academy. All three are from the Durham area and this means that WISEAcademies now comprises sixteen schools across five different Local Authorityareas. To reflect the growth and geographical spread of WISE Academies, we operate on aRegional Hub …
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADDERLANE
Adderlane Academy held the official opening of its newly remodelled building.
Another WISE Memorable Moment: WISE Olympics
The WISE Olympics took place on 12 July 2024 at Gateshead Stadium. We were thrilled to bring together pupils from across our 12 participating WISE Academies schools for a momentous event filled with friendly competition, school pride, and unforgettable memories. Memorable Moments Take Centre Stage The WISE Olympics is part of our exciting “Memorable Moments” program, fostering connections and collaboration …
Celebrating Local Company’s Support with Our Schools
We held a special thank you event for the wonderful volunteers from AESC who have donated their time to improve our outdoor spaces at WISE Academies. We invited these amazing individuals, who have given us an incredible total of 2,880 hours of service, to say a special thank you for all they have done for our schools and children. The …
New Funding Announced for Various Projects to Support Schools Across The Trust
We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding supported by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). This comes off the back of our Childhood Pledge, an initiative to ensure all children in our trust have amazing childhood experiences. We believe that every child deserves a fair opportunity to flourish and grow as an independent individual. This funding …
WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge
We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees. At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …
Another Outstanding achievement
Haltwhistle Primary Academy has achieved the highest rating from Ofsted in its recent inspection. Haltwhistle joined the WISE Academies family of schools in 2018 and this is its first inspection since then, so it is fantastic to report that the judgement was outstanding in all areas. Before becoming part of our Trust the predecessor school was judged to be requiring …
Malvin’s Close Academy is Outstanding!
WISE Academies is delighted by the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Malvin’s Close Academy which took place in the spring term 2023. Inspectors judged the academy to be outstanding in all areas. Their report opens with this comment on the standard of provision at Malvin’s Close: When you step through the doors of this school, the positive environment wraps …
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADDERLANE
Adderlane Academy held the official opening of its newly remodelled building.
WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge
We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees. At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …
Consultation on admissions – Ashley Academy
The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Ashley Academy. The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2024 onwards. The proposed policy can be found below Following consultation the Board of Trustees will take account any responses received before determining final admission arrangements. The final …
Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day
Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …
CONSULTATION ON ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS – SUNDERLAND BASED ACADEMIES
The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Bexhill Academy, Hasting Hill Academy and Town End Academy. The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2021. One of the main changes proposed is to add a further criteria for reception admissions which gives higher priority to those children …
Procurement News
Wise Academies are currently looking to set up a framework of suppliers to provide building repairs and maintenance services across it’s 12 schools. Services include plumbing, electrical, building, roofing, grounds maintenance, painting and decorating. Any contractors interested in being considered for this opportunity should read and complete the document which can be found here. Suppliers added to the list will …
THE WISE ACADEMIES FAMILY GROWS AGAIN!
1 st September 2024 saw three additional schools joining our Multi Academy Trust.Our new academies are Thornley Academy, St. Andrew’s Academy and EshWinning Academy. All three are from the Durham area and this means that WISEAcademies now comprises sixteen schools across five different Local Authorityareas. To reflect the growth and geographical spread of WISE Academies, we operate on aRegional Hub …
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADDERLANE
Adderlane Academy held the official opening of its newly remodelled building.
New Funding Announced for Various Projects to Support Schools Across The Trust
We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding supported by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). This comes off the back of our Childhood Pledge, an initiative to ensure all children in our trust have amazing childhood experiences. We believe that every child deserves a fair opportunity to flourish and grow as an independent individual. This funding …
Consultation on admissions – Ashley Academy
The Trustees of WISE Academies are consulting on their proposed Admissions criteria in respect of Ashley Academy. The purpose of the consultation is to determine the arrangements for entry in September 2024 onwards. The proposed policy can be found below Following consultation the Board of Trustees will take account any responses received before determining final admission arrangements. The final …
Another memorable moment – WISE World Cup Day
Another WISE Memorable Moment has taken place in our WISE family of schools. Across the Trust children excitedly took part in an event to launch the 2022 World Cup. Throughout the launch day, children wore their football strips in school and children participated in a football skills workshops to practise and promote football. To enhance their geographical knowledge pupils learnt …
Shaftoe Trust Academy Ofsted
We are delighted to share our Inspection Report following our June Ofsted visit. The Inspection judged the school to be ‘Good’ overall. In addition, Behaviour and Attitudes, pupils’ Personal Development, and the provision for Early Years children were all found to be outstanding! We’re so proud of the hard work from everyone involved across the school community and the town …
Ashley Primary School to join WISE
WISE Academies are pleased to announce that we are expecting another school to become part of our growing family of schools this September. Ashley Primary, based in South Shields, will be the 13th school in our MAT, and will join our South of Tyne hub of schools. We’re excited to begin working with the headteacher, Mrs Todd, the staff, pupils and …
Morpeth Road Outstanding Ofsted
Morpeth Road Academy is proud to confirm that following our recent Ofsted inspection, it was awarded the highest rating (‘Outstanding’) for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as, its early years’ provision. In the report, Ofsted inspectors said: “Pupils thrive with the high level of support given in this school where everyone …
WISE Receives Recognition
At a discussion in the House of Commons this week, it was suggested that children in the North of England growing up in poorer families emerge from schools with substantially lower levels of academic attainment. However, we are proud to say that amongst some other regional Trusts, WISE Academies has since been acknowledged by Leora Cruddas (CEO of the Confederation …
Secretary of State visits Haltwhistle
We were honoured to welcome the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, to our Early Years Stronger Practice Hub lead school, Haltwhistle Primary Academy, on Thursday 20th February 2025. During her visit, we had the opportunity to showcase our accomplishments as a Stronger Practice Hub and highlight the importance of hubs like ours in supporting the entire …
Ashley Academy Early Years pupils thrilled by improvements
Ashley Academy has benefited from a brand new purpose built outdoor area for Early Years pupils. WISE Academies has invested in the site to allow children to explore, learn and play in an inspirational outdoor environment and provide opportunities for development across all areas of the Early Years curriculum. Tony Irvine, Headteacher of Ashley Academy welcomed the development which has …
THE WISE ACADEMIES FAMILY GROWS AGAIN!
1 st September 2024 saw three additional schools joining our Multi Academy Trust.Our new academies are Thornley Academy, St. Andrew’s Academy and EshWinning Academy. All three are from the Durham area and this means that WISEAcademies now comprises sixteen schools across five different Local Authorityareas. To reflect the growth and geographical spread of WISE Academies, we operate on aRegional Hub …
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR ADDERLANE
Adderlane Academy held the official opening of its newly remodelled building.
Another WISE Memorable Moment: WISE Olympics
The WISE Olympics took place on 12 July 2024 at Gateshead Stadium. We were thrilled to bring together pupils from across our 12 participating WISE Academies schools for a momentous event filled with friendly competition, school pride, and unforgettable memories. Memorable Moments Take Centre Stage The WISE Olympics is part of our exciting “Memorable Moments” program, fostering connections and collaboration …
Celebrating Local Company’s Support with Our Schools
We held a special thank you event for the wonderful volunteers from AESC who have donated their time to improve our outdoor spaces at WISE Academies. We invited these amazing individuals, who have given us an incredible total of 2,880 hours of service, to say a special thank you for all they have done for our schools and children. The …
New Funding Announced for Various Projects to Support Schools Across The Trust
We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding supported by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). This comes off the back of our Childhood Pledge, an initiative to ensure all children in our trust have amazing childhood experiences. We believe that every child deserves a fair opportunity to flourish and grow as an independent individual. This funding …
WISE Academies: Championing the Advanced Good Work Pledge
We are proud to have achieved the Advanced Good Work Pledge by the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This achievement showcases WISE’s commitment to ensuring our Academies and Trust environment is a thriving place for our employees. At WISE, we know our employees are passionate about delivering the best education for our pupils. We want to reward this passion by …
Another Outstanding achievement
Haltwhistle Primary Academy has achieved the highest rating from Ofsted in its recent inspection. Haltwhistle joined the WISE Academies family of schools in 2018 and this is its first inspection since then, so it is fantastic to report that the judgement was outstanding in all areas. Before becoming part of our Trust the predecessor school was judged to be requiring …
Malvin’s Close Academy is Outstanding!
WISE Academies is delighted by the outcome of the Ofsted inspection of Malvin’s Close Academy which took place in the spring term 2023. Inspectors judged the academy to be outstanding in all areas. Their report opens with this comment on the standard of provision at Malvin’s Close: When you step through the doors of this school, the positive environment wraps …
The Maze of Initial Teacher Training – Understanding Acronyms and How It Works
If you are considering a future career in teaching but unsure where to start, you’re not alone. With acronyms like SCITT, PGCE and BA Hons, the process can feel overwhelming – there is a lot to understand before you even begin! If you’re confused by these acronyms, don’t worry. Below, we’ve broken down some of the most common acronyms to …
What We Look for in Applications and Interviews at WISE ITT
As the Lead Mentor at WISE ITT, I have the privilege of guiding and supporting individuals who aspire to become part of the dynamic world of education. Each application and interview I review tells a unique story, and I want to share what stands out to me in candidates who truly shine. Here’s my top 5! 1. The power of …
Teacher Starting Salary On The Rise – Become a Teacher with WISE ITT
If you’re considering a career in teaching, it is natural that one of the first questions you might have is how much you can expect to earn as a starting salary, especially considering some stereotypes that come with school teachers’ pay. The answer to this question can vary depending on several factors, including your qualifications, experience, and the location of …