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 …
Vacancy – Lead Practitioner – Welbeck Academy
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Seascape Primary School – Academisation
Infromation has been issued to parents and other key stakeholders about the plans for Seascape Primary School, Peterlee, Co. Durham to convert to academy status and to become part of the WISE Academies family of schools. It is hoped that it may be possible for this to be completed during the autumn term 2026. You can read more about the …
Langley First School Consultation
A consultation exercise is underway at Langley First School, Whitley Bay regarding Academy Conversion as part of WISE Academies. After evaluating a number of Multi Academy Trusts the governors of Langley First School decided that WISE Academies offered the support and partnership in which the school can thrive. The governors recognise the opportunities for children, staff and community by being …
Malvin’s Close Academy Models Strong Reception Practice
We’re very proud of Malvin’s Close Academy for being named one of the five North East Reception Networks! Malvin’s Close Academy will provide additional reception year practice resources, events and opportunities for other schools in the North East. Reception Networks are part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy. Something we at WISE are very proud of championing, especially …
PRAISE FOR PRUDHOE WEST!
Ofsted inspectors visited Prudhoe West Academy recently and were clearly impressed, with all evaluation areas judged by Ofsted as being at a Strong standard. An example of the positive outcome is reflected in this quote “Pupils at Prudhoe West Academy brim with excitement about coming to school each day. This is reflected in their high attendance. They talk with enthusiasm …
WELL DONE WELBECK!
WISE Academies was absolutely delighted with the outcome of Welbeck Academy’s recent inspection. Welbeck serves a very deprived community with around 75-80% of its pupils eligible for pupil premium. Ofsted inspectors recognised significant strengths across the school, with Attendance and behaviour, Curriculum and teaching, Early years, Inclusion, Leadership and governance, and Personal development and well‑being being judged at a Strong …
Croftway Leads the Way
Earlier in the year the government announced plans to improve behaviour and attendance in schools across England. This includes new RISE ‘Attendance and Behaviour Hubs’ which will involve lead schools with exemplary practices partnering schools need to improve behaviour and attendance culture. On 12th November 2025 there was an announcement of which schools would be leading Attendance and Behaviour Hubs, …
WISE move for Ashington primary schools
Two Northumberland schools have this week joined WISE Academies. Bothal Primary School and Central Primary School in Ashington are now part of the WISE multi academy trust which has 18 primary schools in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham. The two schools, which each operate on split sites and together have around 1,500 pupils, had formed the Ashington Learning …
Zoe Speaks for the Sector
WISE Academies is delighted that our CEO, Zoe Carr OBE, is privileged to have been elected to the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) Policy Advisory Board. The CST Advisory Group acts as a sounding board for emerging policy at a national level. The CST policy advisory group is elected by CST members following nominations from school trusts. Membership is made …
Four Outstandings for Ashley Academy!
Ashley Academy, South Shields joined WISE Academies in 2022 and has just received its first Ofsted inspection since academy conversion towards the end of the summer term 2025. We were all delighted at what the inspectors said when they gave the following judgements: – The quality of education – Good Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding Personal development – Outstanding Leadership …
Adderlane goes from Strength to Strength
At WISE Academies we are immensely proud of the wonderful Ofsted report following the inspection at Adderlane Academy during the summer term 2025. Some of the inspection team’s comments were as follows: – “Adderlane Academy provides a very warm welcome to pupils and their parents and carers. Pupils are safe and happy in school. They enjoy coming to school each …
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 …
Seascape Primary School – Academisation
Infromation has been issued to parents and other key stakeholders about the plans for Seascape Primary School, Peterlee, Co. Durham to convert to academy status and to become part of the WISE Academies family of schools. It is hoped that it may be possible for this to be completed during the autumn term 2026. You can read more about the …
Langley First School Consultation
A consultation exercise is underway at Langley First School, Whitley Bay regarding Academy Conversion as part of WISE Academies. After evaluating a number of Multi Academy Trusts the governors of Langley First School decided that WISE Academies offered the support and partnership in which the school can thrive. The governors recognise the opportunities for children, staff and community by being …
Malvin’s Close Academy Models Strong Reception Practice
We’re very proud of Malvin’s Close Academy for being named one of the five North East Reception Networks! Malvin’s Close Academy will provide additional reception year practice resources, events and opportunities for other schools in the North East. Reception Networks are part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy. Something we at WISE are very proud of championing, especially …
PRAISE FOR PRUDHOE WEST!
Ofsted inspectors visited Prudhoe West Academy recently and were clearly impressed, with all evaluation areas judged by Ofsted as being at a Strong standard. An example of the positive outcome is reflected in this quote “Pupils at Prudhoe West Academy brim with excitement about coming to school each day. This is reflected in their high attendance. They talk with enthusiasm …
WELL DONE WELBECK!
WISE Academies was absolutely delighted with the outcome of Welbeck Academy’s recent inspection. Welbeck serves a very deprived community with around 75-80% of its pupils eligible for pupil premium. Ofsted inspectors recognised significant strengths across the school, with Attendance and behaviour, Curriculum and teaching, Early years, Inclusion, Leadership and governance, and Personal development and well‑being being judged at a Strong …
Croftway Leads the Way
Earlier in the year the government announced plans to improve behaviour and attendance in schools across England. This includes new RISE ‘Attendance and Behaviour Hubs’ which will involve lead schools with exemplary practices partnering schools need to improve behaviour and attendance culture. On 12th November 2025 there was an announcement of which schools would be leading Attendance and Behaviour Hubs, …
WISE move for Ashington primary schools
Two Northumberland schools have this week joined WISE Academies. Bothal Primary School and Central Primary School in Ashington are now part of the WISE multi academy trust which has 18 primary schools in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham. The two schools, which each operate on split sites and together have around 1,500 pupils, had formed the Ashington Learning …
Zoe Speaks for the Sector
WISE Academies is delighted that our CEO, Zoe Carr OBE, is privileged to have been elected to the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) Policy Advisory Board. The CST Advisory Group acts as a sounding board for emerging policy at a national level. The CST policy advisory group is elected by CST members following nominations from school trusts. Membership is made …
Four Outstandings for Ashley Academy!
Ashley Academy, South Shields joined WISE Academies in 2022 and has just received its first Ofsted inspection since academy conversion towards the end of the summer term 2025. We were all delighted at what the inspectors said when they gave the following judgements: – The quality of education – Good Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding Personal development – Outstanding Leadership …
Adderlane goes from Strength to Strength
At WISE Academies we are immensely proud of the wonderful Ofsted report following the inspection at Adderlane Academy during the summer term 2025. Some of the inspection team’s comments were as follows: – “Adderlane Academy provides a very warm welcome to pupils and their parents and carers. Pupils are safe and happy in school. They enjoy coming to school each …
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 …